Overview

• 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.