Matriarch: Oprah's Book Club: A Memoir

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A revealing personal life story like no other—enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering—and a testament to the world-making power of Black motherhood

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Published Apr 22, 2025

432 pages

Average rating: 8.13

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Darcelsuite

Aug 21, 2025

8/10 stars

Rich story telling

Oneezy

Feb 06, 2026

10/10 stars

Amazing.

Poetingrowing

Jan 18, 2026

10/10 stars

This woman's life showed her strength and intelligence. Her compassion. Her ability to handle whatever life throws at her. She is far more than just the mother of famous children. She is thoughtful, resilient, strategic and talented in her own right.

TMarieSmith

Dec 27, 2025

10/10 stars

Very good book!

Wabi sabi

Oct 26, 2025

6/10 stars

Great insights in family dynamics from poverty to fame and wealth.