TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Oprah book explains how cleaning up clutter saves money

Help comes in the most unlikely places.


How about Oprah? Some of the things you learned by watching her show, well, you'll never forget them -- which is why you'll want to read the new book "O's Best Advice Ever!" by the editors of O, The Oprah Magazine.

If you're old enough to be reading this, you're old enough to know what you want in life and where you're going -- but admit it: sometimes, it's nice to have a little nudge in the right direction. That's where "O's Best Advice Ever!" comes in handy.

If your health is an issue, Dr. Oz owns a good chunk of this book. Find out how to reduce stress, stay sharp, eat right, lose weight, stock your medicine cabinet, stay well in the winter and why you shouldn't wear shoes in your house.


Who doesn't want to save money in this economy? From Suze Orman, you'll learn that tidying your office files could lead to a tidy little bank deposit. Clean up, straighten up, throw out paperwork you don't need anymore and watch your financial life improve. Bonus: you'll have a clutter-free house, too.

Get a little boost in your overall life with Dr. Phil, who offers 10 steps for renewing yourself and nine ways to survive the upcoming holidays. Oh, and forget New Years' resolutions: he has resolutions you can use now.


Then, just for fun, check out a smattering of Oprah's best throughout the years: friends, reflections, interviews and her observations of life.



The latter part was what I liked: interviews with Barbara Streisand, Tina Turner, Jerry Seinfeld and others serve to remind us why we've followed Oprah for over 25 years.


"O's Best Advice Ever!" by the Editors of O, The Oprah Magazine, copyright 2011 by Oxmoor House, is 320 pages and sells for $29.95.

Contact book reviewer Terri Schlichenmeyer at www.bookwormsez.com.