I am so grateful that this is happening at 9 p.m. ET! I've marked my calendar!!

I have the book. I want to read it, so I know what is going on.

I'm thrilled that Oprah will be doing this web event. I'm not the most techno-savvy soul on earth, and I have to admit that I don't even know what a webcast or simulcast is, but that won't stop me from learning what it is and how to participate. I am really looking forward to it. It might be a steep learning curve for me, but I will make it around the bend in time for the Nine-Niner (Nov. 9 at 9 PM). Thank you for doing this. Few books have ever been written that can stimulate the discussion that is inspired by this book. The lessons woven through each story in this book can change our world in a most positive way. This will be a powerful event, and I'm sure it will be viewed by half the planet. I know that I'll be there! Right now, I am going to start doing some "how-to" research about participating in a simulcast.

Yes, I am thrilled too!! (Carol- I think you will be able to watch this on tv, on cnn, and via the oprah+cnn websites)

I am so excited that she has picked this book, and now that she is demanding an even bigger audience to discuss it, by partnering with CNN. I am hoping and praying that the book, and the discussion, will somehow jumpstart the world into taking action to ending the atrocities that are happening there now.

For the first time in history we have the technology to end starvation, to provide clean drinking water for all, to build roads, safe birthing centers, hospitals, and schools for everyone. All of these things would dramatically decrease the number of deaths in developing countries.. (I know this because I've studied these things in grad school - International Public Health) Not to mention, when people are healthy and not struggling for their lives -- they will be much less likely to be violent.

Anyways--- here are the questions that I've submitted to Oprah, Andersen, and Uwem, they're broad, overarching questions about the issues (hopefully one will get picked!) :

* What is wrong with our world that extreme poverty is still being ignored?
* Why don¿t we see these stories on the news everyday?
* If Jesus were alive on this planet today, what do you think he would be doing?
* I am devastated by the horrific rapes that are happening in D.R. Congo, Oprah + Anderson, can you please lead a boycott of the cellphones + laptops which are fueling+funding this conflict?
* I am unemployed, what can I do to help, besides giving money? (I write letters to elected officials, volunteer with local Africa orgs, and blog about the issues, but its still not enough!)

What questions are you all hoping they discuss in the simulcast?

From reading many of your comments, I see that you know a great deal about Africa and developing countries. I feel that these stories, although they are set in Africa, provide insight into what can happen anywhere in the world if we don't eliminate bigotry, distortion of religious tenets, and overwhelming poverty caused by greed and corruption.

I hope that Oprah, Andersen, and Uwem will clarify what is happening in Africa now, both the negative and the positive aspects of the continent. I learned from these stories that we must never take the evil actions of an individual and ascribe them to an entire continent, race, religion, or nationality.

So, here is one question for the simulcast:

What is happening today in the places where these stories are set? In the CNN video on the 15 years since the genocide, it appears that the country is no longer at war. Have the Hutus and the Tutsis learned to accept one another? If so, what ended the hostility? What can we learn from what has happened in that country during the last 15 years? If Monique and Jean were living there today, would they have to watch their father split their mother's skull with a machete?

I'm so glad that Harpo is doing another Web Event! I was not going to read this book, but the 'web class' is what made me go out and get the book. I am half-way through it, and it's finally growing on me. Now I can see the greater good that will come, from this subject matter.

Thank you for letting me be a part of Oprah's Classes. I think joining in with others this way, is good for my soul.

I wouldn't have the opportunity to join a 'book club' any other way.

Hi! Don't fret, just watch your email inbox, and your email from Harpo will guide you through, step by step.

See you there!

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it. My desire to participate in a discussion about this brilliant book and the lessons embedded in every story provided incentive for me to leap into the age of technology. I've set up a web cam and joined Skype, something I'd never had known existed if I weren't a devoted fan of Oprah's. I look forward to getting the email from Harpo with step-by-step instructions. It was definitely time for me to enter the 21st century. I'm here now, and I'm loving it!

See you Monday as we share lessons from this brilliant book, and all readers focus on peace and justice for every human on earth.

hi Carol --- great question! I would love to hear Oprah, Anderson, and Uwem answer this one too...

My response to this is: yes, the genocide in Rwanda is over, and that country has found peace. However!! - their neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of an equally horrific war right NOW. Innocent people (including women and children) are being murdered, maimed, raped, and hacked to pieces. This is devastating.

What is possibly more devastating is that WE, the international community, the "west", have NOT learned anything from the genocide in Rwanda. WE the people of this world are still accepting the silence of these atrocities. None of our world leaders are stepping in to stop it. (Hillary Clinton at least went there in August to check it out, but not much has come of that visit). The UN is failing there, so they are pulling out rather than sending more support. News reporters are silent.

Have we truly learned nothing from the Rwanda genocide?
We, as human beings, are letting it happen again!

Please Oprah! Please Anderson!
Please God!
anyone!? stop the horrific war in D.R.Congo!

Welcome aboard! We are all working hard to bring you an insightful discussion on this powerful collection of short stories. See you on the web tomorrow night at 9pm EST, 8pm CST!

I can't wait for the web cast...I just finished reading the book and viewed Oprah's blogs...we have the same feelings throughout the book. I can't wait!!

Thank you.

It's tonight! I'll keep an eye out for you, in case you do skype in.

Yes, brooke118, I add my prayers to yours. Part of the brilliance of this evening's Web Event is that CNN is joining Oprah and Uwem. This is the perfect time for readers to communicate their desire for the news media to keep us informed about what is happening in the world, so that as a democracy, we can contact our leaders and share our opinions.

Given the broad scope of this evening's Web Cast, I assume that some of our top world leaders will be tuned in tonight. Hillary Clinton was involved in one of the shows about the need to protect women in Africa. Perhaps she'll join us tonight.

Once again, Oprah has opened the eyes of America. Now, it's time to involve the world's political and religious leaders in supporting the evolution of civilization, so that we can establish peace and justice on our planet.

Very excited to stay up tonight to watch the show live from Germany. I have been blessed to visit east and south Africa several times and it has changed my life.Being an African American expatriate currently living and working in Europe has altered many of my views and I wish I knew of a way to broaden the minds of others on the interconnectiveness of us all. Most of our problems on this planet stem from greed. We have messed up our air, water, sky, soil and destroyed hope for many due to our want for material things and outward pleasures without considering it's cost especially on human life and dignity. My visits to African often left me ashame of my wastefulness and lack of appreciation for the simple things like running water, food, shelter, medication and opportunities. So much so that when I visit home, I am often unable to communicate with family and friends and sit in silience. It is my hope that this book as well people like yourself, fans and Cooper will continue to spread the message.