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- Written by: Robyn Okrant
- Began: January 1, 2008
- Continuing for one full year
- Okrant keeps track of time and money spent
- Okrant believes that Oprah cannot represent the average American womanLiving Oprah: Let The Experiment Begin! (January 1, 2008)
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Actress/writer and Chicago resident Robyn Okrant decided that for one full year she would follow the advice of Oprah Winfrey to see if it genuinely improved her life. She started a blog entitled "Living Oprah" to keep track of her progress.
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Living Oprah Quotes
"I am not attempting to prove Oprah wrong or right but I am trying to encourage women, highly susceptible to the media's influence, to question the sources."—Robyn OkrantThe Guardian: Oprah Winfrey's Lifestyle Tips Put to the Ultimate Test (July 30, 2008)"On one hand, I am concerned about the manner in which power is wielded by celebrities and on the other hand, I am doubly concerned about how willing we are to hand over our power to our gurus."—Robyn OkrantLiving Oprah: Let The Experiment Begin! (January 1, 2008)
"I'm interested in seeing what happens when an average American woman... tries to keep up with Oprah's advice to (as her website touts) 'live your best life.'"—Robyn OkrantLiving Oprah: Let The Experiment Begin! (January 1, 2008)
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Living Oprah Questions
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Oprah is quitting her show! Are you surprised? 4 AnswersI actually saw an interview where she said she had to decide... she has a lot of other things going on and new things in the wings... but she loved her show too... read more
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