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Tina Knowles’ Memoir 'Matriarch' Tops Bestseller Lists and Launches Inspiring Book Tour

The entrepreneur and philanthropist celebrates her memoir’s success, shares her journey of resilience, and engages audiences on a nine-city tour hosted by Michelle Obama.

US businesswoman Tina Knowles arrives for the premiere of "The Six Triple Eight" at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on December 3, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776239602 ORIG FILE ID: 2187580512
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Knowles and her "daughters" Angela Beyince, Beyoncé, and Kelly Rowland, with Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry at the Glamour 2024 Women of the Year Award in New York City.
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Overview

  • Tina Knowles’s memoir 'Matriarch,' released on April 22, 2025, became an instant New York Times bestseller and an Oprah’s Book Club pick.
  • The memoir chronicles her life from growing up in segregated Texas to becoming a successful entrepreneur, stylist, and matriarch of a globally influential family.
  • Knowles, now cancer-free after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2024, shares her personal trials and triumphs, including her divorce and career milestones.
  • She continues to lead philanthropic efforts as Chairwoman of BeyGOOD and Vice Chairwoman of Cécred, a textured-hair care line launched with her daughter Beyoncé.
  • Her nine-city book tour, which began on April 30, 2025, features discussions hosted by Michelle Obama and virtual appearances by family and friends.