Get the best of Oprah.com in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletters!
Ellen Pompeo's Bookshelf
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the January 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Pin It
  |  
Print
0
Comment
'Freakonomics' by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Freakonomics
By Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

This book tries to answer a weird set of questions that range from what motivates people to join crack gangs to the possible effect of Roe v. Wade on crime rates. The book offers a fresh take on economic lessons that even someone who doesn't like charts can appreciate.
PAGE 3 of 7

Keep Reading

Freakonomics Author Stephen Dubner

Oprah Radio' host Dr. Mehmet Oz talks to economist Stephen Dubner about political fundraising, the fallibility of conventional wisdom and more.

Dreaming in Hindi

O's book editors share the books from 2009 that gave them comfort, joy -- and lots to talk about.

10 Terrific Reads of 2009

O's book editors share the books from 2009 that gave them comfort, joy -- and lots to talk about.

Movie We Love: Away We Go

Office cutie John Krasinski and SNL alumna Maya Rudolph star in the new comedy-drama Away We Go.

Loading...
Advertisement
IN THE CURRENT ISSUE
Express yourself! We've got 26 ways to tell your story and share it with the world, jeans that make you look 10 pounds thinner, and recipes for the easiest dinner party you'll ever throw.
see all new stories
Advertisement
Advertisement