Rhonda Byrne

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Rhonda Byrne (born 12 March 1951) is an Australian television writer and producer, best known for her New Thought books The Secret (based on a film she produced of the same name) and its sequel The Power. She has also written The Magic.[1]

In 2007 Byrne was featured in Time Magazine's list of 100 people who shape the world. She gained her fame and fortune after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show.[2] Her philosophy is that believing will allow you to achieve your wishes and dreams.

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The Secret sold more than 19 million copies in more than 40 languages by the spring of 2007,[3] as well as more than 2 million DVDs.[2] According to a January 2009 Forbes.com article,[specify] Byrne's book and film have made $300 million[clarification needed]; The Secret alone[clarification needed] generated her an income of $12 million in 2006.

She has also been a producer for Sensing Murder[4] and has also worked on the Australian TV series World's Greatest Commercials and Marry Me.[5]

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