• 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
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (478 ratings)

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Remembering Whitney

By: Cissy Houston
Narrated by: Robin Miles
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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.

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

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Nobody Knows Whitney Better Than Mama

If you could sum up Remembering Whitney in three words, what would they be?

Sad, Eye Opening, Closure.

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

I don't compare this to any other book. It was Cissy's Story and obviously we needed to learn who NIPPY was

Which scene was your favorite?

The Funeral was my favorite scene.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me love NIPPY more than Whitney. It did make me cry.

Any additional comments?

If you want to really know Nippy as opposed to the persona of Whitney Houston I suggest you listen to this story....it will give you compassion of the True Story of this great Artist....gone to soon ....or perhaps it was her time to go and finally rest.

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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!

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Greatest Love of All

I absolutely loved the history and the honesty of Cissy Houston! I think people think they know someone just to find out they really don't until they sit down to Listen. Robin's delivery of the message was astounding! I felt like Ms. Houston had invited me over for tea and said "Come close and let me tell you about my daughter Nippy." I experienced the highs and lows of every event. Through it all Ms. Houston never gave up on her daughter and she only held her daughter responsible for her life. In today's world it is so easy to place blame on everything except where the responsibility lies. I applaud Ms. Houston for her candor, her resound belief that God is Always in control and most of all for sharing with us, the fans, who looked up to and adored Whitney. They say you can never truly love someone until you see all the ugly that time to time will surface. When it does and you can still say I love you and visa versa, that is the Greatest gift of all! Thank you Ms. Houston.

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Powerful

What did you love best about Remembering Whitney?

The narrator made you feel like Cissy was telling the story of her life.

What could Cissy Houston have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Absolutely nothing.

Which scene was your favorite?

All of them.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

God rest her soul, I believe she is soaring now with no weaknesses.

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Well worth the time...

If you could sum up Remembering Whitney in three words, what would they be?

A very balanced and well written account of a mother's loving yet candid view of her daughter's life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

This is not the type of book where one ends up having a favorite character. Cissy, Whitney and all the people Cissy wrote about are viewed objectively. The listener does not even leave disliking Bobby Brown. The listener is able to remain detached and learn more about Whitney, which is the point of listening to the audiobook.

What does Robin Miles bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Robin Miles is simply the best. Her narration is always suited to whatever she narrates. Although she did not try to mimic Cissy's voice or speech pattern, she captured all the nuances and emotions intended.

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

Yes.... it captured my attention from start to finish.

Any additional comments?

You definitely will not be disappointed. Whitney had a disease called addiction that she just was not able to overcome. Cissy never made excuses for Whitney, she merely told her story. It seems Whitney started dabbling in drugs at a time when entertainers did not realize the potential negative effects.

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More about Cissy's career than Whitney's life.

The name of this book should be Remembering the Sweet Inspirations and the career of Cissy Houston. It finally gets to Whitney, but only after many chapters about how Cissy's career started and how poor her had to give it up for her children. She was the one supporting everyone you know, no one would have made it without her.

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I very much HATED this book!

First of all, I think Cissy forgot what the title was about throughout most of the book. I understand why she offered her background story to draw contrast to the way she reared Whitney- but damn! A lot of it was either all about her or how she contributed to Whitney’s success. Likeeee- A LOT! Aslo, she pretty much regurgitated the Oprah interview Whitney had in 2007 (I think). Cissy’s POV added ZERO context into Whitney. Well- the only thing she added was how awesome she really was and how she ignored much of Whitney’s drug abuse bcz she “didn’t see it with her own eyes”. I mean- after the Barbara Walters special and Being Bobby Brown, did you really need to see it to believe it?! Ma’am! I’m glad you finally got it together enough to be a “good mom” to Whitney and put her in rehab but what about being a better grandmother to Bobbi Kristina...by getting her out of the craptastic hell she was in? This might be mean, but it’s honest. I think if BK had Cissy more in her life, she might be alive today. Hindsight is 20, but it’s also reality and both are gone too soon. All this book did was piss me off. If I didn’t get this on a 2 for 1 credit, I’d return it. So to ask if it’s worth a credit, absolutely NOT! If you want insight or to remember Whitney, you’re better off watching YouTube videos and you’ll know a lot more information than what Cissy offered in this book.

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Heart felt

While reading this book it really captivated me. I cried and at the end I found peace, my heart ached for Whitney's MoM but she is courages for telling her story.

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disappointing

narrator did a great job. The story was not so great. I thought the book was supposed to be about Whitney Houston, not her mother.

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With a Mom like Cissy.......

Where does Remembering Whitney rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
5

What was one of the most memorable moments of Remembering Whitney?
Cissy was a strict controlling mother. No wonder Whitney turned to drugs.

Which scene was your favorite?
None in particular.

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

Any additional comments?
Very well produced!

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