When Oprah announced that the book A New Life was the 61st selection of her Book Club, the book reached the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list, with sales exceeding five million copies worldwide, staying at the top for 22 consecutive weeks. The purpose of this renowned book is to bring about an awakening, a spiritual "awakening," that will lead us to see the true essence of life, the value of each moment, and to shake off the weight of the past, as well as toxic people and emotions.