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Tina Knowles' Memoir 'Matriarch' Tops NYT Bestseller List and Launches Star-Studded Book Tour

The memoir chronicles her journey from a Jim Crow-era upbringing to becoming a matriarch of a musical dynasty, with a focus on resilience, family, and entrepreneurship.

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.

Overview

  • Tina Knowles released her memoir 'Matriarch' on April 22, 2025, which has since become a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and an Oprah’s Book Club selection.
  • The book explores Knowles' life journey, including her Jim Crow-era upbringing, her fashion and styling career, and her pivotal role in nurturing Beyoncé, Solange, and an extended community.
  • Knowles kicked off a nine-city book tour on April 30, 2025, featuring high-profile guests like Michelle Obama and Ledisi, with virtual appearances by Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly Rowland.
  • The memoir also highlights her resilience, including her recovery from a stage 1A breast cancer diagnosis in 2024 and her advocacy for early detection and health awareness.
  • Knowles' entrepreneurial ventures, including her Houston salon, House of Deréon fashion line, and Cecred hair care brand, underscore her legacy as a cultural and business trailblazer.