Part Six: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?
Behind the Bastards
Tragedy in the Self-Help World
This chapter examines a tragic sweat lodge incident led by a controversial self-help figure, resulting in multiple hospitalizations and deaths. It critiques the impact of celebrity endorsements in the self-help industry and calls for accountability and safety regulations to protect vulnerable individuals seeking personal growth.
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Oh god, we are finally done. Unfortunately Oprah's greatest harms, like her role in birthing the anti vaccine movement, live on.
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