Most Popular Books by Whoopi Goldberg

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.”

In her enthusiastically irreverent style, Whoopi schools kids on a bevy of oh-so-important manners, like using courtesy words, cleaning up after oneself, covering one’s mouth, knocking, how (and how not) to interrupt, apologizing, employing good table manners, appropriate cell phone use, avoiding rudeness at the movies, how to be a good sport, respectful things to do when visiting another country, and the all-too-crucial when and when not to stick anything up one’s nose!

From the hilarious host of The View, Whoopi Goldberg, a book that offers an alternative perspective on marriage and relationships–and why it''s okay if you don''t want the life everyone expects you to have. Marriage isn''t for everyone. Being alone can be satisfying. What''s most important is that you''re happy. Whoopi Goldberg has astonished us with her career as an actor, comedian, singer, author, political activist, and talk show host–now, she''s written a book that is sure to resonate with the millions of folks who struggle with relationship expectations, regardless of sexual orientation and gender. If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN! is as funny as it is affirming, written in Whoopi Goldberg''s signature voice.

In this book, mega celebrity Whoopi Goldberg will speak openly about: - why marriage isn''t for everyone - how being alone can be satisfying - how what''s most important is knowing who you are and what makes you happy - life doesn''t have to be the life that everyone else expects you to have Whoopi says: I get to hear from a lot of different people about relationships and this got me trying to figure out why the divorce rate is so high. It occurred to me that as one who has done it badly often, I might have some insight. It''s hard to know the other person''s agenda, but if someone says ''you complete me''...RUN!!!

Have you noticed that things aren''t as civil as they once were? Or that rudeness is no longer an exception but a lifestyle? Sure you have. All you need to do is set foot outside your door to see that bad manners are taking over everywhere. People are yakking on cell phones in restaurants, even at church. Folks in carpools wear enough cologne to make our eyes bleed. Complete strangers think it''s OK to rub a pregnant lady''s belly. Passengers abuse flight attendants, family outings to the ball park are ruined by rowdy drunks . . . a congressman heckled the President of the United States. Well, Whoopi Goldberg has noticed all this and more and asked herself, "Is it just me?" Unleashing her trademark irreverence and humor, her new book of observations takes a funny and excruciatingly honest look at how a loss of civility is messing with the quality of life for all of us. So if your pet peeve is folks who talk in movie theaters like it was their living room, or if you get bugged by people clipping their nails and performing other personal hygiene next to you on the bus, or if you cringe when "please" and "thank you" get replaced by "gimme" and "huh" . . . you have found a kindred spirit. Because Whoopi has witnessed the growing disrespect and rudeness in our lives and realized she is not alone. And, as you''ll discover in these pages, neither are you.

Whoopi Goldberg brings new meaning to what it means to be a superhero in a new graphic novel! Isabel Frost is a woman who has spent her life as wife, mother, grandmother—a life she feels isn''t all she had hoped for, with a husband who has grown in another direction. With a background in computer science, Isabel is an amazing gamer who plays with people all over the country. With the help of her comic-loving grandson and irreverent best friend, she must learn to control her abilities and embrace her new identity as The Change—both the change of life AND her surprising and extraordinary superpowers.

Alice learns the meaning of true riches when she and two friends go to claim a prize in the Wegonnagetcha Sweepstakes.

The third book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Perfectionistic Jerzey Mae desperately wants to be a ballet dancer. But she''s frustrated by her own lack of talent--and by her friends'' jokes about her terrible dancing. Things get even worse when her little brother Mason attends her ballet class, totally embarrassing Jerzey in front of her prima ballerina idol, Miss Camilla Freeman. When Jerzey learns that Miss Camilla will be attending their recital, she''s determined not to make a fool of herself again. But her efforts to learn her dance are continually thwarted--until she finds help in a very unexpected place.

The first book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. Unfortunately, that doesn''t stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving them to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you''re the new ballerina on the block, and it''s even harder when you''re chosen to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school recital! Al''s ballet classmates are going to have to use all the plum power they''ve got to coach this scary fairy!

The fifth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Jessica is worse than worried when she learns that the Nutcracker School of Ballet might lose its lease! Life just wouldn''t be the same without the ballet classes she shares with her Sugar Plum sisters. Her problems mount when she rescues an adorable stray kitty on her way home from class. The animal shelters can''t take the cat for weeks, so Jessica hopes the cat can live at the Nutcracker School in the meantime. But the school is already in trouble, and a cat could be just what the landlord needs to bring down the curtain on the ballerinas-permanently.

The second book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Brenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books and idolizes Leonardo da Vinci. But things go haywire when her spoiled cousin Tiffany comes to visit. Fed up with Tiffany''s bragging, Brenda snaps when Tiffany implies that Brenda is not cultured enough to know who Miss Camilla Freeman is—Miss Camilla Freeman, the very famous prima ballerina. Brenda tells Tiffany that not only does she know who Camilla Freeman is, but she happens to own an autographed pair of her toeshoes. The problem? Those shoes actually belong to Ms. Debbé, the headmistress of the Nutcracker School! Brenda''s anatomy books might get her into medical school one day, but they can''t get her off of this ballet slipper-y slope—for that, she''ll need the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters!

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years. Whoopi joins Dr. Hecht in a lively conversation about growing older with no apologies. Dr. Hecht, who passed away a few short months prior to publication, shares her 93 years of wisdom with Whoopi and their fellow “broads.” Together, these two kindred spirits will help you: stay active physically and mentally make finalizing your will more rewarding than it sounds navigate tricky subjects, such as whether you need a home aide win friends and influence people or take a nap, depending on the day discover joy in relationships even when your excretions outweigh your secretions get up financially, physically, and emotionally after a fall keep a sense of humor about getting older (of course!) Imminently practical and?rooted firmly in the adage that getting older is not for sissies, Two Old Broads is the aging book for the ages. You''ve survived the past; why not embrace the present and prepare for the future so you thrive and find more time to laugh along the way?

The sixth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Epatha knows she''s the perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet. But her dream role isn''t as fabulosa as she imagined. When she tries to spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style it''s up to the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha''s toes in line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the other ballerinas that her way is the best?

The fourth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Terrel is always in charge, whether she''s making lists for grocery shopping (her favorite hobby, AFTER ballet), keeping her brothers in line, or organizing father-daughter time in with her dad. Lately, though, her dad''s been acting a little strange--wearing new clothes and way too much aftershave. Things get even weirder when he surprises Terrel with his new girlfriend during a night out at the ballet - a night that was supposed to be father-daughter time. What''s more, his "date" brought her niece along. A niece who turns out to be Terrel''s ballerina nemesis, Tiara Girl! With some Sugar Plum help, Terrel takes charge of breaking up her father''s new relationship.

The legendary actor and comedian shows how to set a great table, shares ideas for unforgettable celebrations, and says, "It''s about fun, not perfection!" In her own words... "It''s Whoopi here and I''ve written this book that, frankly, is the last book anyone would expect. You would never think of me as someone with the courage to say, ''You have everything you need to be fantastic in your own house, apartment, or trailer to set a great table.'' Let''s face it, you look at a lot of books on Entertaining and think ''I could never do this in my house, I don''t have this stuff and it''s not going to look like what I''m seeing.'' That''s not what''s going to happen here! I want to show you there is great heart in setting the table. For two or four or the kids or Halloween or tea just for you. For dinners with friends or the holidays. I''m going to tell you stories about what I do when people come over and give you ideas about what you''re seeing because Honey, everything in this book is what you can do in your house. You got a bodega or a 7-Eleven near you? They sell flowers. Take those bad boys and put them on your table. You got some crazy old plate from your grandmother (or a fancy silver one)? You got little kids'' toys that have been annoying you forever, put them on the table too. Who''s going to tell you it''s wrong? Not me! I''m going to tell you it''s right and I''m going to take you on a journey. And don''t forget the bathroom; decorate it too, people are going to see it. It''s all at your house. Come with me. I''ll show you! P.S. I know the glass on the cover is broken. Accidents happen!"

The fourth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Terrel is always in charge, whether she''s making lists for grocery shopping (her favorite hobby, AFTER ballet), keeping her brothers in line, or organizing father-daughter time in with her dad. Lately, though, her dad''s been acting a little strange--wearing new clothes and way too much aftershave. Things get even weirder when he surprises Terrel with his new girlfriend during a night out at the ballet - a night that was supposed to be father-daughter time. What''s more, his "date" brought her niece along. A niece who turns out to be Terrel''s ballerina nemesis, Tiara Girl! With some Sugar Plum help, Terrel takes charge of breaking up her father''s new relationship.

A ballet slipper-ey slope Brenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books to get a twelve-year head start on medical school, and she idolizes Leonardo da Vinci. But things go haywire when her spoiled cousin Tiffany comes to visit. At first Brenda tries to ignore Tiffany''s constant bragging. But when Tiffany implies that Brenda is not cultured enough to know who Miss Camilla Freeman is--Miss Camilla Freeman, the very famous prima ballerina--Brenda snaps. She tells Tiffany that not only does she know who Camilla Freeman is, but she happens to own an autographed pair of her toeshoes. So of course, Tiffany wants to see the shoes. The only problem? The shoes actually belong to Ms. Debbé, the headmistress of the Nutcracker School! Brenda''s anatomy books might get her into medical school, but they can''t get her out of this mess--for that, she''ll need the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters!

Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. Unfortunately, that doesn''t stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving them to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you’re the new ballerina on the block, and it’s even harder when you’re chosen to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school recital! Not only is Al a terrible dancer, but she''s also got a rotten case of stage fright! Al''s ballet classmates are going to have to use all the plum power they’ve got to coach this scary fairy!

«Sono stata incredibilmente fortunata ad avere una madre come la mia e un fratello come Clyde. Ho avuto l’opportunità di crescere con due persone che, ogni volta che potevano, sapevano divertirsi. Penso che sia questa la mia nuova missione: apprezzare di più le mie giornate, imparare da mamma. Perché non ci sono dubbi: sono la persona più fortunata del mondo.» Se non fosse stato per Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson non sarebbe mai diventata Whoopi Goldberg. Nera, povera, madre single nella New York degli anni Cinquanta, Emma ha cresciuto i suoi figli tra indicibili difficoltà eppure, orgogliosa, pratica e indomabile, è riuscita a trasmettere loro il più importante degli insegnamenti: nella vita non bisogna rassegnarsi a sopravvivere ma impegnarsi sempre per fiorire e risplendere. In questo memoir intimo e sentito Whoopi Goldberg condivide per la prima volta moltissimi aneddoti personali della vita della sua famiglia. Cosa ha significato crescere nelle case popolari di New York, le gite a Coney Island, gli spettacoli di pattinaggio artistico sul ghiaccio, le visite ai musei, e poi la magia più bella, quella che si ripeteva ogni Natale davanti all’albero scintillante di lucine e affollato di pacchetti luccicanti. Ancora oggi per Whoopi è un mistero come sua madre sia riuscita a dare a lei e a suo fratello maggiore Clyde un’infanzia così piena e stimolante, malgrado la povertà e gli ostacoli contro cui combatteva giorno dopo giorno. Solo da adulta Whoopi si è resa conto di quanto traumatiche fossero state alcune di quelle battaglie. Questo libro è il commovente, tenero e divertente omaggio di una figlia a sua madre, e l’indimenticabile ritratto di una famiglia legata da un amore profondo.

Jessica is troubled when she learns that the Nutcracker School of Ballet could be closed, but her problems double when she tries to keep a stray kitten at the school until the crowded animal shelters can find a place for one more.

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Whoopi Goldberg uses her starpower to bring tuberculosis out of the shadows! This engaging novel brings awareness of tuberculosis to kids in a not-so-scary way while also delivering a great story about friendship and the power to make a difference. Penny, the main character, is a popular cheerleader who becomes stricken with TB. Penny and her friends confront misperceptions about the disease and become motivated by the experience. After making a friend halfway around the globe who also has TB, Penny realizes that she can be an agent of positive change in the world. Encourage the child in your life to pick up this inspiring book today! "Help me energize kids and motivate them to be new activists--like myself--in the fight against TB!" - Whoopi Goldberg