Remembering Whitney

My Story of Love, Loss, and the Night the Music Stopped

By: Cissy Houston

Narrated by: Robin Miles

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Honest and heartbreaking, a mother's story of tears, joy, and her greatest love of all: her daughter, Whitney

On the eve of the 2012 Grammy Awards, the world learned of a stunning tragedy: Whitney Houston, unquestionably one of the most remarkable and powerful voices in all of music, had been silenced forever. Over the weeks and months that followed, family, friends, and fans alike tried to understand how such a magnificent talent and beautiful soul could have been taken so early and so unexpectedly. Glamorous and approachable, captivating and sweet, Whitney had long ago won the hearts of America, but in recent years her tumultuous personal life had grabbed as many headlines as her soaring vocal talents. Her sudden death left behind not only a legacy of brilliance, but also painful questions with no easy answers.

Now, for the first time, the beloved superstar's mother, Cissy Houston—a gospel legend in her own right—relates the full, astonishing scope of the pop icon's life and career. From Whitney's earliest days singing in the church choir to her rapid ascent to the pinnacles of music stardom, from her string of number-one hits to her topping the Hollywood box office, Cissy recounts her daughter's journey to becoming one of the most popular and successful artists of all time. Setting the record straight, Cissy also speaks candidly about Whitney's struggles in the limelight, revealing the truth about her turbulent marriage to singer Bobby Brown, her public attempts to regain her celebrated voice, and the battle with drugs that ultimately proved too much.

In this poignant and tender tribute to her "Nippy", Cissy summons all her strength to reveal not only Whitney the superstar, but also Whitney as a sweet girl, a bright-eyed young woman, and a deeply caring mother. Complete with never-before-seen family photographs, Remembering Whitney is an intimate, heartfelt portrait of one of our most revered artists, from the woman who cherished her most.

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©2013 Cissy Houston. Foreword copyright 2013 by Dionne Warwick (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers

Thanks Ms.Cissy

I loved this book, her mother did a remarkable job writing it.Thanks Ms.Cissy Houston for sharing her story.

felt real

the reader made you feel like you were hearing cissy telling it word for word

A TRUE TESTIMONY OF LOVE, JOY AND PAIN

I Thank Mrs. Huston for sharing her story of Love, joy and pain. I laughed with her and cried with her as she told her story. Thank you once again for sharing your daughter ❤ with the world again.
she definitely was a beautiful soul gone too soon. your last page of the book had me sobbing 😭. I couldn't begin to understand the pain as you summed it 💔 up as "God's Plan" and your exceptional ♥ love to except his plan. I truly believe that we are all here for a reason and seasons. May the Lord continue to keep you strong and continue to bless you for letting your testimony be medicine for someone else!!

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Where does Remembering Whitney rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks pretty high due to narrator and flow on the story. There was nothing surprising or shocking in this audio.

What other book might you compare Remembering Whitney to and why?

Mommie dearest because it is a trying to explain the tragedy of life when your foundation is not solid and everyone depends on you

Have you listened to any of Robin Miles’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. Her performance was very passionate and felt like she understood the intended feeling the author was expressing

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes due to the way the story flowed. The pace kept the read interested.

Very Touching Story

This is a very touching story told from a mother's perspective. I was surprised at how much information Mrs. Houston shared in the book about her daughter; she held nothing back. I have much respect for Mrs. Houston and I am still sorry for her loss.

An honest and painful and from the heart

I loved Cissy's story about her life and the life of her beloved daughter Whitney Houston. it gave me a better insight of the dynamics of their love and relationship with one another and gave me a better understanding of who they both were.
The narrator was EXCELLENT AS WELL!!

Whitney was blessed with a strong Christian mom and this proofs it.

I do not believe Nippy would have been who she became without her strong mom.

Cissy's perspective brings full circle closure!

i cried so much through out this book. the reader, robin miles sounded like it was cissy herself. you felt every emotion in her voice; sad, happy, worried, proud; the exact way cissy intended you to feel as you read about a mother's love for her daughter. I'll always miss Whitney, but reading this helped bring some full circle closure. for those wanting more of Whitney, read this book! even my 12 year old son was captivated with her life as told by her mother. there was also some sage and wise advice. cissy also included lyrics to songs and how they literally resonated with their lives. thank you cissy, for putting your love and life in words. i could read (listen) this again and again!

Very respectfully, well-written book!

What did you love best about Remembering Whitney?

The class contained in Cissy's written word. She told what appeared to be the TRUE story about her beloved daughter which was really interesting: how she was raised, how her weaknesses (or feelings of inadequacy?) perhaps led to her drug use. Coming from a middle class working home with 2 supporting parents, it's amazing how drug use became bad habits of all 3 children.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Remembering Whitney?

Hearing about her childhood days!

Have you listened to any of Robin Miles’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, she was an excellent.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The entire book! I could barely put it down.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to others who loved Whitney Houston.

Great Book

Where does Remembering Whitney rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my first audiobook I have listened to and the experience was remarkable. The emotion expressed made me feel like I was listening to Mrs Cissy Houston describe her life with her family and her remarkably gfted daughter.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The entire Houston family played a pivotal role in the entire book.

Which character – as performed by Robin Miles – was your favorite?

Cissy Houston