After giving it time to sink in, I realize the reason I was so conflicted was because this book is not so much about Whitney Houston, as it is about Robyn Crawford. Bobby Brown, also trash.
Not with judgement but with overwhelming sadness and a sense of, it didn't have to be this way. Whitney's gift was beautiful but her life was tragic. All I have to say is— if you are one of the people saying things like “Why now?” or “She’s trying to make money off of a dead woman’s name!” or “Whitney isn’t here to defend herself!”, I warn you that you sound misinformed and proving yourself to be unreflective. I do not feel that Robyn was trying to exploit her friendship with Whitney in any way; instead, I feel like she was trying to set the record straight and tell her truth as she knew it. Crawford tells a compelling story of her life, her life with Whitney and her life after Whitney. Deeply personal and heartfelt, A Song for You is the vital, honest, and previously untold story that provides an understanding of the complex life of Whitney Houston. She does so in a loving way that seeks to stop speculation and also highlight both the beauty and limitations of a lifelong friendship.This was one of the most honest and vulnerable books I've ever read. A song for You!
Like so many, the news of her death was a shock to me, and I watched the televised funeral and I always love a good memoir, and like so many others, I grew up knowing who Whitney Houston was. So kudos to Robyn Crawford for allowing us to share in her memories of one of the greatest voices ever heard, Whitney Houston. Her story is the epitome of the saying, "Money and fame cannot buy you happiness."
Interwoven throughout the book is also Robyn's longing to rescue her friend fAn honest book about true friendship.
I'm so glad I read this book. I really enjoyed learning more about Robyn and who is she really was/is. I think even in death, Crawford is protecting Whitney and her privacy. They should live the rest of lives in shame because Whitney and Bobbi Kristina’s blood is on their hands. An honest book about true friendship. The book is in desperate need of copy editing and proofreading. I had heard the name Robyn Crawford associated with Whitney Houston, mainly for the close and often controversial friendship the two women shared.
Unfortunately it was secrets and the feelings of abandonment and loneliness that failed this Fallen Angel. What is saddest to me is the way the people around her who seemingly loved her used and took advantage of her fame and wealth. Don’t even get me started on Bobbi Kristina. And I would say that this memoir, and be clear, that's what this is, rings as truth.
This is not a tell all, as other reviewers have said, and it still feels like Robyn is holding back due to how private of a person Whitney was. If only her entire family loved and cared for her; if only she hadn’t felt constrained by the music industry to hide her true self; if only she and Robyn could have been free? If only her entire family loved and cared for her; if only she hadn’t felt constrained by the music industry to hide her true self; if only she and Robyn could have been free? And I'm glad to know Whitney had someone in her life that saw her, truly saw her.I just finished this book. I have lots of thoughts about this book but I’ll try to be brief. She details their friendship from teenagers through Whitney's superstardom up to her Interesting read. Nevertheless, she never stopped being loyal to Whitney or their connection only speaking out now long after her death.
Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week? She is not accusing her of a crime or slandering her name.
After giving it time to sink in, I realize the reason I was so conflicted was because this book is not so much about Whitney Houston, as it is about Robyn Crawford. This honestly to me is the most real, raw, and honest version of Whitney Houston that I have read since her death.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Bobby Brown, also trash. "A Song For You: My Life With Whitney Houston" by Robyn Crawford is a truthful and bittersweet memoir of love and friendship, recalling the highs and lows of Houston's extraordinary rise to fame and fortune, and the support Crawford provided for her beloved friend in her career and personal life, also the impact of change, sacrifice, and loss as Crawford's life moved in a new direction. The true definition of a life-long friendship.
It was a fascinating, quick read, very poorly ghost written but interesting to I like Whitney Houston’s music a lot but am not a super fan and was not familiar with a lot of the history and her story.
The song is written by Aki Hata, composed and arranged by Kyou Takada. I like Whitney Houston’s music a lot but am not a super fan and was not familiar with a lot of the history and her story.