To e148 – The book that you are referring to is A Million Little Pieces. True, he duped Oprah. But he also deceived his editor and his publisher. Oprah was not the only one who’s wool was pulled over her eyes. I believe Oprah is qualified to review books for one reason only: she’s a reader. I think everybody is entitled to review a book. I don’t care who they are. I have as much qualification to recommend a book for my book club as she does to recommend a book for her book club. The difference is, she has millions in hers and I’ve got 5-6 people in mine. I give her credence for the fact that she has people reading books when maybe they normally wouldn’t. That’s enough reason for me.

I do not remember the name of the book but she touted it as great. It was about a policeman and his escapades. The book turned out to be total fiction. This should discredit Oprah from reviewing books. What qualifies her to do that anyway?

She should be held responsible for that tragedy in her school in Africa, where the head guy turned out to be a pedophile.

So, why do you people give her any credence at all?

I think what it is, is that people who consider themselves true booklovers don’t feel like Oprah has any place making decisions about what books are good or not. Although I seriously doubt that Oprah herself makes these choices. Just my opinion. I feel a twinge of something whenever I pick up an “Oprah Approved” book.

But hey….if it gets people reading…then more power to her.