Books: "True Whit" by Whitney Port

Next month, MTV's The Hills and The City darling will be releasing her first book.  It's for the 20-something girl who's going out on her own and needs some tips to get by.  One tip that I followed was to get a cute glass jar or short vase, leave it on my nightstand, and drop my jewelry into it at the end of the day when I'm to tired to actually put it away in its proper place.  She also shares some hors d'oeuvres recipes for an apartment party, and how to perform side-by-side with not so likable people in the workplace.  What's refreshing about this book is that reality-tv star and fashion designer doesn't hold back on much and names names, showing the true Whit indeed.

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UPDATE: Books: Oprah Presents "Master Class"

Check out the ramona.onsugar facebook page for a discussion on Oprah's "Master Class."  Let's chat about what's been read and seen so far!

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Books: Mother Teresa "A Simple Path"

Start the new year on "A Simple Path."  This book caters to both catholics and non-catholics and focuses on five key factors: Prayer, Faith, Love, Service and Peace.  These are all things that everyone needs at the core of their lives in order to have happiness.  In the book, Mother Teresa shares the life she led that brought her to become one of the most well-known religious figures of our time.  I've been reading this book at night before I go to sleep.  There is a prayer in the book that really called to my attention--you can read it on this site's facebook page and discuss it with myself and hopefully others.

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Books: Oprah Presents "Master Class"

At the top of the new year, Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network will be showcasing the "Master Class." It's a series featuring Maya Angelou, Simon Cowell, Jay-Z, Lorne Michaels, Condeoleeza Rice, Diane Sawyer and Winfrey.  Handpicked by the mogul, the "Master Class" will showcase their lives that has lead them to the spotlight that they bask in today.

According to Winfrey, "Master Class started with Sidney Poitier and Maya Angelou, both of whom I've spent hours on the phone with over the years, just listening and taking notes. More than any other people on the planet, Maya and Sidney are my teachers. I wanted to share the life stories of these two wise thought leaders—and many others I admire—because I believe any life well lived can inspire our own."

I've had the luxury of getting my hands on this book, and from what I've read so far,  it displays very touching and interesting inside stories of the people we only see as media figures.  This book strips away the layers of diamond chains, black t-shirts, make-up and button-up tops, and show us real people--it shows us, us.

 

 

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