The Oprah Winfrey Show Season 24 Episode 17

The Oprah Winfrey Show Season 24 Episode 17 Don't Stop Believing !

  • October 5, 2009

On the 17th episode of the 24th season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, titled "Don't Stop Believing!", Oprah features inspirational stories of people who have faced adversity and overcome it. The episode starts with a segment on a young woman named Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating for girls' education in Pakistan. Malala survived the attack and continued to fight for education, eventually winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Oprah interviews Malala and her father, Ziauddin, who shares his own story of standing up for girls' education and the challenges they faced as a family.

Next, Oprah sits down with Amy Purdy, a Paralympic snowboarder who lost both her legs to meningitis at age 19, but went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, author, and motivational speaker. Amy shares her journey of coming to terms with her disability and finding her purpose in life.

The third segment features a group of women who started a nonprofit organization called "Still I Rise" to empower and support survivors of domestic violence. Oprah interviews the founders, Amika and Kezia, who are both survivors of domestic violence, and one of the organization's success stories, who shares how Still I Rise helped her rebuild her life and find hope after leaving an abusive relationship.

The final segment of the episode features a performance by singer-songwriter India.Arie, who sings her hit song "I Am Light." Oprah reflects on the powerful messages of each of the stories featured in the episode and encourages viewers to never give up on their dreams, no matter what challenges they may face. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with Oprah reminding her audience to always believe in themselves and their ability to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 5, 2009
  • Language
    English