Stories of Oprah : the Oprahfication of American culture
"Stories of Oprah explores Oprah Winfrey's broad reach as an industry and media brand. Contributors analyze a number of topics touching on the ways in which her cultural output shapes contemporary America. The volume examines how Oprah has fashioned a persona - which emphasizes her rural, poverty-stricken roots over other factors - that helps her popularize her unique blend of New Age spirituality, neoliberal politics, and African American preach...