Bits and Pieces

My Mother, My Brother, and Me

By: Whoopi Goldberg

Narrated by: Whoopi Goldberg

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

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.”

©2024 Whoopi Goldberg (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

A great.. quick read

I listened to this in one day. It was like spending a day with Whoopi and getting to know a bit more about her life. Highly recommend !

Our old friend Whoopi!

This was an excellent book - it was as if I was on a phone call with an old friend. Whoopi is a national treasure! Bravo!

Loved it!

Appreciate Whoopi sharing the relationship with her mom. Made me reflect on memories of my mom who pasted in 2020. The bond with my mother is eternal and the appreciation once their no longer on this earth is beyond special. Thanks Whoopi!

Whoopi’s spirit

I’ve always loved Whoopi, in every standup, movies, and talk shows. She says exactly what she feels.
No sugar coating.

She has such a down home spirit about her. You feel like she’s your best friend or family member.

Totally relate to everything in this book. Beautifully written and spoken. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful pieces of your life.

Love you Whoopi! You’re the best!

Relationship with family and the education Miss Whoopie received from her mother.

I’ve watched Whoopie’s talent from shortly after her beginning and am a big fan. Interesting

Whoopi Goldberg, Bits & Pieces

What a beautiful memoir and homage to he mother and brother. I felt like a good friend having a heartfelt conversation. I loved listening to and learning about the woman who is the star, yet always her own person first

Fantastic!

This was such a great book! I listened to the audiobook and it felt like I was having a real conversation with Whoopi Goldberg! The stories she told, the way she would laugh as if she was reliving that particular moment, the little jingles she would say, all brought her storytelling to life like she let me in on her life. Everyone should read or listen. I recommend the audio book so you can get the true experience of who she is!

Bellevue

I appreciate the Bellevue story. I believe it brings light to womens journey of the need for medical autonomy. thank you for sharing your families story.

It was very good

I did not know what a phenomenal woman Whoopi’s mom was. She overcame a lot of obstacles but was able to raise two wonderful children

The Honesty and openness

I love Whoopie. I love her movies, books and plays. She is good in every thing I‘ve heard her voice in.