Because I refuse to not finish a book, I pushed my way through this, but it was pure torture. Apparently, I'm not a fan of the "unauthorized biography" because everything about this book annoyed me. After approximately 50 pages, I gave up and got the audio version...and yes, it was just as annoying. What a disappointment.
Kitty Kelley has a way of repeating herself that I have a hard time with, especially when a book is this long. If every story didn't circle back around so many times, the book probably could have been half the length and possibly slightly less annoying...but then again, maybe not. The author complains about Oprah's over exposure as well as her self-selected personal revelations...I'm sorry, but don't we ALL choose what we share with others? Especially in a public format?? And as far as being over exposed, DUH! She is on national television and has been for many years, she is also the most successful woman in the world, what do you expect?
Maybe it's just me, but I really don't care about all the guys Oprah dated or any of the lies she may have told, arguments she had with classmates, if she did drugs, none of that. I don't think those petty details make a person. In fact, I think it might say something about the author that she prefers to write "unauthorized" biographies about people without their input or consent...what makes you want to dig up every person someone has ever been at odds with and try to make a book about that? Just because you aren't giving them money doesn't mean they aren't getting something out of having you put their name and story in your book. Not my style...guess I'm just not into shady "non-fiction"...especially when it's read by the author who happens to have a really annoying voice.
Would I recommend this book? HELL NO!
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