UPDATED, 11:18 AM: We reported it exclusively Monday, and now Flatiron Books has confirmed it: 
Oprah Winfrey will write an autobiography. The Life You Want is set for publication with Flatiron in January 2017. The NYC-based publisher, a division of Macmillan, also announced that the Winfrey memoir will be the lead title in her as-yet-unnamed book imprint, which is expected to include several nonfiction titles per year, chosen personally by Oprah.
“We’re deeply honored to publish The Life You Want, which is such a remarkable combination of Oprah’s life story and the lessons we can all draw from it for our personal growth,” said Bob Miller, president and publisher of Flatiron Books. “We’re also thrilled to give a home to Oprah’s imprint titles. We all know how extraordinary Oprah’s instincts are when it comes to choosing books, instincts borne of her lifelong love of reading and the power of the written word.”
PREVIOUS EXCLUSIVE, December 1: One of the biggest autobiography deals in recent memory is nearing its conclusion. Oprah Winfrey is headed toward an eight-figure payday to write her remarkable life story. Flatiron Books — a division of Macmillan — is the front-runner, I hear.
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Winfrey has co-written numerous books, including What I Know For Sure in 2014 for Macmillan, but this is considered to be the definitive memoir. It went out under the cone of silence a couple of weeks ago with publishers signing non disclosure agreements.
WME is handling the auction for Winfrey.
Does she needs to make any more money?
She probably doesn’t need to make more money. However, it is good for her to make money because she uses her money to help others.
Amen.
Of all the billionaires in the world Oprah is the most selfish and greedy. She has never given money to charity the way others have. Just today Zuckerberg promised to give away 99% of his Facebook fortune. Oprah won’t ever do this she is notorious for her greed.
I won’t ever forget seeing her 10 years ago after Hurricane Katrina she went down to New Orleans for one of her shows and she cried seeing all the people in the Superdome she said “Oh this makes me so darn mad!” but she never did a damn thing for any of them.
She could have flown 200 of them to her mansion in Santa Barbara if she really cared about them that’s what she should have done. I have nothing but hatred for Oprah and the more money she makes the greedier she gets.
You are entirely vacant. There’s no way that Oprah is greedier than the white men in her tax bracket, not by a long shot. Your piss poor expertise on what she does or doesn’t do for charity is a bore. Zuckerberg could have donated 100% and kept his mouth shut about the whole thing. The PR is a bonus since he’ll still have an obscene amount of money, however.
Check your facts. She gave $40million in relief aid.
The caveat for Deadline Hollywood clearly states”Don’t get your facts wrong,” and your facts are wrong about Oprah. She gives constantly publicly and nonpublicly. I recall that she gave houses to people who were victims of Katrina. It is dangerous to hate someone when it is you who is incorrect. I recommend that you read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz who wrote a chapter called Don’t Make Assumptions.
I just discovered today by the Washington Post article called How Mark Zuckerberg’s Altruism Helps Himself states that his big charity give away is for a huge tax break for profits earned from Facebook. That’s the back story that the front story didn’t reveal publicly.
There’s no crime when a situation benefits all parties concerned. You’d prefer he cut off an arm and feed it to people?
Spoken like a true conservative republican, when will you people stop the hate? Think about your post and how many things you actually got wrong. You don’t see Bill and Melinda Gates (The Gates Foundation) spouting off how much they give, and keep giving, do you? There is a reason why Zuckerberg is giving away 99% of his fortune. He doesn’t do it for nothing.
Zuckerberg didn’t pledge to give away 99% of his “Facebook fortune” so you’re wrong there. Look into it. Look for the word “stock.” Its meaning is different from “fortune,” even if you don’t understand it.
What would 200 Katrina survivors do at Oprah’s mansion once they go there that would help them? I think you’re the one who wishes to go there.
Your hatred is for yourself, not Oprah. You’re jealous of her.
This is the month of December. There isn’t a time of year with more reminders to demonstrate kindness and generosity, even in the face of tyranny.
If you conclude that Oprah is a horrible person, do something for the people in your own world to engender the best of the human spirit.
It’s easy to be good, even when you think someone else is being horrible.
Tend to your own problems. This is an article about a book deal. It’s not an invitation to spew poison.
You are so wrong. She has given tons of her money and resources to people in need.
I wonder how much she’s gonna whitewash
It’s a lock for her Book Club.
Quick question: Are you Oprah’s CPA or Business Manager? An IRS agent? An anonymous Swiss banker? Can you confirm that she is in fact “selfish and greedy”? Can you confirm that she is “notorious for her greed” or “never did a damn thing for any of them”? Is a press release definitive proof we need to gauge someone’s generosity? If you got facts, then let’s rap. If not, good luck with your illogical judgement, and good luck with your life because life spent hating Oprah isn’t a life worth living. #OprahForever! #CanIpreorderthebooknow?
No thanks, Oprah. I like my life just the way it is. There is no way I would want anyone else’s life. :)