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Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me

Author:
Whoopi Goldberg
Read by:
Whoopi Goldberg

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Ratings
Book
73
Narrator
35
Release Date
May 7, 2024
Duration
6 hours 43 minutes
Summary
An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!

From multi-award winner Whoopi Goldberg comes a new and unique memoir of her family and their influence on her early life.

If it weren’t for Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. Emma gave her children the loving care and wisdom they needed to succeed in life, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010—and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later—she felt deeply alone; the only people who truly knew her were gone.

Emma raised her children not just to survive, but to thrive. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, Whoopi shares many of the deeply personal stories of their lives together for the first time. Growing up in the projects in New York City, there were trips to Coney Island, the Ice Capades, and museums, and every Christmas was a magical experience. To this day, she doesn’t know how her mother was able to give them such an enriching childhood, despite the struggles they faced—and it wasn’t until she was well into adulthood that Whoopi learned just how traumatic some of those struggles were.

Fans of personal memoirs such as Finding Me by Viola Davis and In Pieces by Sally Field will be touched by Bits and Pieces: a moving tribute from a daughter to her mother, and a beautiful portrait of three people who loved each other deeply. Whoopi writes, “Not everybody gets to walk this earth with folks who let you be exactly who you are and who give you the confidence to become exactly who you want to be. So, I thought I’d share mine with you.”
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sheresa riley

Love this book. Whoopi narrating makes it even better. Very descriptive, makes you feel as if you were right there when the memory occurred. Great book!

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Adrienne R.

Wonderful book. I laughed, I cried, I learned a lot about Whoopi Goldberg and for how I want to live my life.

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Islegirl

Love hearing Whoopi’s life experiences narrated by her….an added plus.

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Karen S.

Was a true pleasure listening to Whoopi “preform “ her book. Very interesting and touching.

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Anonymous

I truly enjoyed the book from start to finish.

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Opal Johnson

Whoopi made me laugh so many times while she read her book. Not always because she was ready a funny section, but more so in her way of telling her story. So many times it was as if she had a thought while reading another thought. Her story telling just felt like I was sitting in the same room with a family member telling a story. Excellent book!!!

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Anonymous

I enjoyed the book and very informative regarding her life.

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Richard P.

I absolutely Loved this book. It was a Joy to hear Whoopi read and share personal details about her life.

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Yandisa M.

It was work the listen. It took me on a journey and taught me valuable lessons about perspective and memory. I loved everything about it and made me view my lived ones differently and I realized I am not making enough efforts in impacting their lives positively while they are alive.

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Greg H.

This book makes you laugh and cry. wonderful book and I loved listening and learning.

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Anonymous

I LOVED this book. Whoopi is an amazing woman. The way she narrates this book is amazing. Fun to have her laugh in my ear, telling all her stories about her mother and brother, about the ups and downs borg before and after fame, like we are the best of friends. I feel privileged!

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Anonymous

Good

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Janice P.

Whoopi, Whoopi, you have always made me laugh Thank you nothing has changed. LOVED the book like Sunshine and Rain, AWESOME!!! Pink

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Anonymous

Wonderful audiobook! Having Whoopi narrate was the best.

Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me

Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me

Author: Whoopi Goldberg
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