There have been many books released about Whitney Houston
since her untimely passing in 2012, but when I found out Cissy was releasing a
book I was excited. I have watched
interviews with Cissy before and after Whitney’s passing so I knew she wouldn’t
bite her tongue when it came to writing this book.
While reading this book I had to stop and reread the title
to make sure it was named - Remembering Whitney instead of Remembering Cissy. I
understand giving readers a short peek into her (Cissy) background, but the
peek she gave was too long in my opinion.
If you are waiting for any BIG revelations - Keep waiting
because you won’t read it here. Cissy did mention Robyn Crawford, Whitney’s
best friend & rumored lover but it was only to say – She knew Whitney &
Robin were close friends and that was all she knew.
(Insert Side Eye here *___________________*)
Also, she mentions she didn’t care too much for Robyn, even
though Robyn was the only one that informed her about Whitney’s drug use. As
for her feelings on Bobby Brown – He was okay but she didn’t care for him
either. As for the rest of the book –
The information she did reveal were things I have already read in numerous
magazines and heard in Interviews from Whitney herself.
I had always assumed Whitney & Cissy had a closer
relationship than what was revealed in the book, but it goes to show you never
know what goes on behind closed doors.
Overall, this was a good read, but I wish it was titled – “Cissy: My Story of Love, Loss, and The
Music that continues to Live in Me”. As a Whitney Houston fan I was expecting more,
but I do understand as a parent you want to be very cautious about what you
reveal to the public. On the Flipside… the question remains… Did Cissy name the
book – “Remembering Whitney” because
she knew it would sell more? Well, it is
what it is.
Orsayor
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