Hey! I’m really glad you picked up this book.
People had a lot to say when they heard I was writing this: “How dare you,” “Why do you think you can write this?” “You’re not a shrink, you’re not even a TV Judge.” Well, that’s all correct. I’m just Whoopi, who has a lot of fun and who has made a few mistakes along the way, and I hope to help you steer clear of the common mistakes we ALL seem to make.
I came to the conclusion that for me the things that are required in a relationship are not things I’m willing to do. Wow! I don’t know if I’ve heard anyone say that out loud or if I’ve read it in a book anywhere else.
What I hope, though, is that you read this and say, “Hey, I’m going to try that, it makes perfect sense,” or “Maybe not” and then you can move on to the next chapter. I can’t be everything to everyone all the time, so some of this may not work for you. These are just suggestions.
You can read this book in the bathroom; no one will have to know. You can quote it on occasion to other people who are making the same sort of jumps or “mistakes” that you’ve already made.
The point is, this is what I figured out for me. If it works for you, great, and if it doesn’t, there is always another book for you somewhere else.
So, read on, and I hope for you the very best.
Whoopi Goldberg
NYC 2015