brownartis 's review for:

Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles

4.75

emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

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This book was such a well written memoir, PERFECTLY calculated suspense leading you to want to dive into the next chapter to discover what would come of the crumbs she gives in the beginning chapters. You know enough of her life to understand a few outcomes — which results into you wanting read the middle chapters. Relatable Bombshells and rawness drafts from her relationship with Matthew that all women, especially black women, can identify with, which is — Being a breadwinner and taking on the torch at unexpected times to carry the family forward. She displays what it truly means to be a Matriarch. My only minus for this book was I wanted to know more about her journey of being alone and embracing solitude, she accredits her daughters a TON in this book, sharing the accomplishments of Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly — rightfully so as a lioness protecting, acknowledging, and celebrating her tribe, but so much information wasn’t necessary because she gave us a generous amount of herself, she shined so bright I didn’t need so much of there’s, But that was just me. I find myself skipping past a lot of that information through reading. The ending lacked compared to the beginning which is understandable because her story is still being written but overall it was beyond insightful, emotional (I cried so much), HILARIOUS, relatable, and inspiring!! An amazing and addictive read!