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Bits and Pieces

My Mother, My Brother, and Me

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Bits and Pieces

By: Whoopi Goldberg
Narrated by: Whoopi Goldberg
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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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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.

How open Whoopi was about her life.

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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.

The love the family had for each other

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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.

Loved Whoopi as the narrator!

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

Whoopi was wonderful to listen to.

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I recommend this book to anyone with a heartbeat.. Whoopi did an amazing job. I’m happy she read her own story ❤️

Respectful and a great resource of advice

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I appreciate the family unity, the good, the bad, the laughter. I also appreciate the wonderful advice and validation for when life comes to a close for someone you love. Whoopi, great book!

Wonderfully frank, honest, and relatable. It felt like I was listening to a really, warm, great friend.

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This was my first audible book I loved it! Thank you for sharing your story it touched me Coney Island was our spot on the weekends the best times ever.

love of family

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l loved the insights that were shared. They were simple and honest ways of how we grow up but don't understand until later in life.

Great Memories!

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This book was like sitting down with Whoopi Goldberg and having her tell you stories. It was like visiting with her and getting to know her. I enjoyed it immensely.

A visit with Whoopi ( or Karen)

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What a remarkable family. Indeed Whoopie helps us see that each of us is the luckiest person in the world.

Magnificent.

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