Free Audiobook : Matriarch, by Tina Knowles

Growing up in 1950s Galveston, Texas, Tina Knowles was the youngest of seven, a spirited girl enchanted by her vibrant community, where Motown melodies and ocean waves were the soundtrack of her days. But beneath the warmth of family porches lay the harsh realities of race and the constraints of girlhood, pushing her to dream beyond the horizon. Her memoir, Matriarch, begins with those roots, weaving a story of a woman whose audacity and heart would shape a legacy that touched the world.

From the trials of raising superstar daughters Beyoncé and Solange, and nurturing her “bonus daughter” Kelly Rowland, to carving her own path as a designer and philanthropist, Tina’s journey is one of grit and grace. She faced grief, heartbreak, and the weight of expectations, yet found strength in the stories of the women who came before her, passed down like treasures under a pecan tree. Her tale is as much about her own triumphs as it is about the wisdom mothers share across generations, a legacy that resonates far beyond fame.

Matriarch is a soulful, intimate chronicle of love, loss, and the power of Black motherhood, told with Tina’s warmth and unflinching honesty. It’s a family saga that feels like America’s story, celebrating the courage to chase dreams against all odds. Narrated by Tina herself, alongside Beyoncé, Solange, Kelly Rowland, and Angie Beyincé, this audiobook brings every laugh and tear to life, inviting you to sit with a woman whose story will inspire your own.