Oprah Winfrey is teaming with Skype to set up the first interactive worldwide classroom in an effort help bring awareness about A New Earth.
Skype is sponsoring the program which Oprah hopes will bring her book club to the next level. She's helping to promote Eckhart Tolle's book, A New Earth which is about "Awakening To Your Life's Purpose."
She will be broadcasting live on video Skype with the best selling author every Monday for the next 10 weeks beginning on March 3. The public can participate through video calls, allowing them to bring up their own questions live. These features will all take place on Ophah.com.
In addition to the Monday events, Skype is allowing those interested in discussing A New Earth to join in a chat for chat and discussion threads. This is a great way to bring together people reading the same book and to share their thoughts, feelings and opinions as they read.
"I knew I had to share this with the world," Oprah said of the book. She adores Eckhart Tolle and wants to help spread his message.
Interactive Worldwide Classroom
Oprah & Eckhart Tolle on Skype
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