Bits and Pieces

My Mother, My Brother, and Me

By: Whoopi Goldberg

Narrated by: Whoopi Goldberg

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

How open Whoopi was about her life.

I listened to this book straight for the 5 plus hours that's how wonderful it was, great story Whoppi, you are my favorite person.

The love the family had for each other

I have always loved Woopi and reading the book gave me a better insight of her. I appreciate Woopi Goldberg more than ever.
This book is not just her life story. I learned a thing or two. It's a must have.

Loved Whoopi as the narrator!

I have not read a book in a while, but I could not put this one down (figuratively). Her voice and commentary keep you engaged. It’s a heartwarming story about her love for her mother and brother.

Whoopi was wonderful to listen to.

I so enjoyed the whole book. Thank you for your honesty and humor. It was fun.

How she was a big fan of her brother and mother. I

I loved this book and will tell others to read it. I makes me want to keep trying because we all suck but we can turn into great performers

Everything. Just everything.

This is the best audiobook I ever listened to. The words, the stories, the tone, the laughs, the emotions, the advices… I mean, everything.

Wisdom, pure wisdom

Just what I needed in the perilous time in which we live. Wisdom, life lessons and the joy of accomplishment mixed with humor as only she can deliver.

what it means to be the way i am

it struck me in the 1st chapter the way she describes she had the best mom and brother. It made me realize what i had craved for was what my mom and brother “I” wanted or I thought would be ideal for me to have.

I enjoyed the book very much as if I was listening to her talking to me and of course, the story was good and interesting and fun.

Thank you Whoopi for sharing your story.

A Love Story to Mom

I enjoyed the sincerity of her voice - both written and spoken. There is the experience of a friend telling you a story.

A story about Family, character survival and success

Enjoyable personal look into Miss Goldberg life. Excellent! Informative and personal. Especially enjoyed how Whoopi opens up about her Mom’s experience with mental health and her vulnerable she feels without her brother and mother