Whoopi Goldberg Discusses Mother's Memory Loss and Emotional Impact in New Memoir
In her upcoming book, Whoopi Goldberg reveals her mother's struggle with memory loss following electroshock therapy and its profound effect on their family.
- Whoopi Goldberg's new memoir 'Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me' explores her mother's severe memory loss due to electroshock therapy.
- Goldberg recalls the emotional toll of her mother not recognizing her and her brother after a two-year hospitalization.
- The memoir highlights the lack of information given to children about their parents' medical conditions at the time.
- Goldberg's reflections include the broader societal implications of medical decisions made by men for women.
- The book is set to release on May 7, providing insights into the personal and societal challenges faced by her family.
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