O The Oprah Magazine November 2010
CONDITION Good, unmarked text, reading wear
CONTENTS
Special –
Everyone Has A Calling. What’s Yours? – There’s the thing you do for a living—and
then there’s the thing you were born to do. We’ll show you how to make them one
and the same. Patti Smith trusts her conscience…Martha Beck helps you find your
next move…Paige Williams figures out what she’s good at…Elizabeth Gilbert
celebrates curiosity…and Robin Black encourages he fellow late bloomers. Plus: An
eight-question quiz to help you get unstuck.
Features
The Long Road Home – With combat operations officially
over in Iraq, the story of wounded veteran Vikki Olmo reveals to Kathy Dobie he
hard job of healing ahead.
Breathing Space
Fall Fashion – Mandy Moore models this season’s cozy,
updated classics.
Unique Chic – Savvy tips for cultivating your own
signature style.
One Saucy Berry – An ode to the glorious cranberry in six
sumptuous recipes.
Live Your Best
Life
Inspiration,
Motivation, celebration
A former Mahattanite buys the farm…a mechanic gets tons
of milarge out of her supergreen business…a jewelry designer lets the wonders
of nature inspire he dainty gems…Donna Brazile teaches the fine art of
persuasion…Elizabeth Banks serves up thoughts on meatloaf, mood boosters, and a
a nice bourbon on the rocks…and more.
Plus: Julie Bowen’s Aha! Moment – The actress thought she
had to be supermom to her three kids—until a stranger’s words brought he back
to Earth.
May We Help
You? –
Suze Orman – Tips on going back to school, getting an
auto loan, and making financial decisions after a spouse’s death.
Dr. Phil – Guiding a friend through a devastating
betrayal, advice for the parents of a chronic thief, and more.
Love That!
The O List – A few things we thing are just great!
Pieces Of You – Jewelry to suit any aesthetic, from
classic and minimal to old and statement making.
Look What We Found! -
Shearling boots to give you the warm fuzzies.
Adam Says – Creative Director Adam Glassman praises the
latest advances in bras, blazers, and “barefoot” running shoes.
Great Buys Under $100! – Cool –weather knits and freshly
updated pearls that only look expensive.
O,
Beautiful!
Gorgeously scented soaps, luscious new lip glosses, and a
step-by-step guide to flawless party
makeup.
Plus: Ask Val – Beauty director Valerie Monroe describes
the agony and ecstasy of her—gulp—60th birthday/
Comfort Zone
Your Happy Holiday Start here – Refreshing twists on favorite
festive drinks, plus the elegant, effortless hors d’oeuvre platter you’ll be severing
all season.
Make Over My Holiday Table!” – With help from our expert a hostess’s Thanksgiving
table goes form uninspired to unforgettable.
Feeling Good
Plugging In – what can milking goats in France teach you
about staying focused? Just ask Catherine Price, newfound master of
monotasking.
Thanksgiving, Unstuffed – Your guide to a
healthy,waistline-friendly holiday meal.
Ace Your Next Health Test – Mehmet Oz, MD, helps you get
the most accurate results on mammograms, Pap smears, and colonoscopies.
Plus The Skinny on postmenopausal weight gain.
The Doctor Diaries – A few MDs whose passionate,
thoughtful blogs are just what the patient ordered.
Super D – The versatile vitamin that may help prevent
cancer, heart disease, depression, and diabetes—and how to make sure you’re
getting enough to reap the benefits.
Reading Room
A delicious noel of sex and scandal in Romanov-era Russia…an
epic history of cancer, spanning centuries of scientific discovery and
political intrigue…the woman who mistook her boyfriend for a stranger—and her
long, difficult journey toward recognition…and a Q&A with author Stacy
Schiff about the original alpha female Cleopatra.
Books That Made A Difference To Maria Bello – Four works
that helped actress push through tough times, lend a hand to women around the
world, and opt for a life less ordinary.
Connections –
Monkey To The Rescue – In an excerpt from her new book, Ellen Rogers explains
how a trained capuchin saved her injured son’s sanity—and maybe even his life.
O, Etc. –
Food And Recipes Cranberry delights both sweet and savory, plus genius ideas
for turkey-day leftovers…Beauty Ten richly scented body washes sure to get you
in a lather…Fashion Streamlined, structured, handbags.
In Every
Issue
Contributors
Behind the Scenes
We hear You!
Oprah: Here We Go!
Shop Guide
Oprah: What I Know for Sure
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