Whoopi Goldberg’s latest memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” seems to have missed the mark with readers, landing far down the bestseller list and sparking questions about her appeal in the current cultural climate.
Despite a robust promotional campaign, the book shockingly ranks at number 800, according to an exclusive report by Closer.
“Whoopi is devastated by the flop, questioning how such a high-profile release could fall so flat,” an insider revealed. “She thought she’d be as successful as Prince Harry and Britney Spears and even hoped it would be turned into a movie — but that’s unlikely to happen after such disappointing sales!”
Goldberg, a veteran actress and a mainstay on “The View,” has always been known for her sharp and sometimes polarizing opinions. Her new memoir, intended as a tribute to her late mother, Emma, and her brother, Clyde, was expected to offer intimate insights into her transformation from Caryn Johnson into the icon known worldwide as Whoopi Goldberg.
Despite this setback, Goldberg’s presence on “The View” continues to stir controversy and draw attention. Recently, she made headlines with her unabashed commentary on President Joe Biden’s capabilities, in which she defended his performance regardless of any personal missteps. “I don’t care if he’s pooped his pants. I don’t care if he can’t put a sentence together. Show me he can’t do the job, and then I’ll say, okay, maybe it’s time to go,” Goldberg stated, in a discussion about Biden’s mental acuity.
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Goldberg went on to reflect on Biden’s resilience in the face of criticism, especially after a challenging debate with Kamala Harris. “Now, he had a bad night the first time that he went out and debated with Kamala Harris, and everybody wanted him to quit that and say, ‘You can’t talk to women like this. Are you doing this wrong? You’re doing that wrong.’ He came back and said, ‘You know what? I got it’ and gave four years.”
“So, yeah, I have poopy days all the time, all that I step in so much poo you can’t even imagine,” she added.
Goldberg’s career achievements, including an Academy Award for her performance in the 1990 film “Ghost,” and her iconic role in “The Color Purple,” underscore her longstanding impact on the entertainment industry. Yet, her latest literary venture suggests that even seasoned celebrities can face unexpected challenges in connecting with today’s audiences.