Matriarch - Beyonce's mother tells her story for the first time ever

A glorious chronicle of a life like none other - enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering - and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood Tina Knowles, the mother of three iconic singer-songwriters Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland, is known the world-over as a Matriarch with a capital M: a determined, self-possessed, self-aware, and wise woman who raised and inspired two of the great artists of our time. But this story is about so much more than that. This is a story about the wisdom that women pass down to each other, from mothers to daughters, across generations. Matriarch is a powerful reading experience, keepsake and gift of wisdom for readers everywhere - a poignant and impactful memoir that will feel as warm, honest, thoughtful, and aspirational as the author herself, filled with stories that highlight never-heard stories from a remarkable family''s journey, along with a host of colourful characters and trailblazers along the way. This book will not only give readers a glimpse into fascinating personal stories, but will also share timely and urgent stories of resilience, humanity, and respect. As Ms. Knowles so eloquently puts it herself: ''I think when you value yourself and respect yourself, everything else just falls into place.''

Product details

• Authors: Tina Knowles, Knowles Tina, Tina Knowles-Lawson
• Publisher: Dialogue
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.04.2025
• EAN: 9780349703619
• ISBN: 978-0-349-70361-9
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 240 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Louisiana, Texas, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous, California, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Business, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, Memoirs, Autobiography: business & industry, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Motherhood, Family & health, Autobiography: arts & entertainment, Feminism & feminist theory, Feminism and feminist theory, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, Family and health, Autobiography: business and industry, Black & Asian Studies, Relating to African American / Black American people, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / African American & Black