Even though her plane disappeared more than 70 years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart continues to be an inspiration to women today. Meet her modern-day namesake.

Francine Prose reviews Amelia Earhart by Sue Butler for O, The Oprah Magazine

The star of Amelia talks about her biggest fear, playing out-of-the-box characters and her boyfriend.

Attention NASA: Kindly remove our favorite shut-in from your list of middle-aged sometimes-single working-mother columnists who could potentially take the space shuttle. She's currently off on a different adventure.

It's been said that truth is greater than fiction, but according to philosopher and author Jean Houston, the greatest truths of your own life can often be found in pages of your favorite stories. Her new book, The Wizard of Us, uses the classic film as an example of how the life lessons found in the greatest myths of our time can help you become the hero or heroine of your own life, a life full of purpose, heart and courage.