Today’s Sheinelle Jones is delaying the release of her book for the second time after husband Uche Ojeh’s death.
Publisher Penguin Random House will release Jones’ book, Through Mom’s Eyes, on February 10, 2026. The book was originally set for release on April 15 but was later moved to October 21.
Through Mom’s Eyes is based on Jones’ Today show segment where she speaks with mothers of stars including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Lady Gaga.
“When Sheinelle Jones launched Through Mom’s Eyes, a recurring Today show segment interviewing celebrities’ mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive — she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children,” the synopsis of the book read. “So she asked Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom about staying present with kids while balancing a demanding career, talked with Lady Gaga’s mom about how to recognize bullying, and got tips from Steph Curry’s mom on making sure even future NBA royalty does his chores.”
Sheinelle Jones ‘Focusing on Her Family’ After Husband’s Death: Source
The synopsis noted that Jones has since interviewed “dozens of remarkable women and gathered a candid, warm, and insightful collection of valuable lessons about life, love, and parenthood.”
“Now in her first book, Through Mom’s Eyes, Sheinelle is ready to share even more of those life-changing secrets with the world,” the synopsis concluded. “Combining insights from celebrity mothers with her own journey through modern parenting, Sheinelle reveals how to make it through the hard parts of motherhood and still tap into the joys of it with empathy, generosity, and solidarity. Through Mom’s Eyes is a beautiful celebration of those who are the guiding light for their loved ones — mothers.”
Jones’ Today show family announced in May that Ojeh died at age 45 after a private battle with brain cancer glioblastoma.
“There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children,” Savannah Guthrie said at the time. “Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him.”
Today’s Sheinelle Jones Breaks Her Silence After Husband Uche Ojeh’s Death
Jones has been absent from the NBC morning show since December 2024, when she left to deal with a “family health matter.” Jones and Ojeh, who tied the knot in 2008, shared son Kayin, 15, and twins Clara and Uche, 12.
Jones addressed Ojeh’s death via Instagram in May, sharing a clip of the Today cohosts announcing the news. “Thank you, for all of your love and support,” Jones wrote.
A source later told Us Weekly that “there is no timing” on when Jones will return to Today, noting that she’s “focusing on her family” at this time.
