The Oprah Winfrey Show Season 22 Episode 20 "Eat, Pray, Love" and Oprah's Book Club Announcement!
- October 5, 2007
In season 22 episode 20 of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah takes her audience on a journey through food, faith, and spiritual growth with the help of author Elizabeth Gilbert. Gilbert, best known for her book "Eat Pray Love," discusses her own journey of self-discovery while traveling through Italy, India and Bali after a painful divorce.
Audience members eagerly listen to Gilbert's stories of eating delicious Italian food, meditating in an Indian ashram, and finding love in Bali. Oprah listens intently and periodically interjects with her own reflections on Gilbert's journey. Oprah also shares some of her own stories of spiritual exploration and growth.
As the episode progresses, Oprah surprises her audience with an exciting announcement about her book club. The club has been a fixture of The Oprah Winfrey Show since its inception, and in this episode, Oprah reveals her latest pick: "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.
Excitement fills the audience as they realize they will be able to discuss the book with Oprah herself and other members of the book club. Oprah shares why she chose this particular book, and provides some insights into the themes and characters.
The episode ends with Oprah encouraging her viewers to participate in the book club, read "The Road" and join the conversation. She emphasizes the importance of books in expanding our minds and understanding each other, and thanks everyone for watching.
Overall, this episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show offers a unique mix of personal narratives and cultural exploration, all while inspiring viewers to engage in lively discussions about literature and spirituality.