One of my favorite memoirs ever! I love Mariah Carey and already had a vague understanding of her career. I went into the book a huge fan wanting to know more and more from her perspective because I was too young to be involved in celebrity gossip and pop culture. Her story is inspiring and I loved reading the origins of some of her biggest hits, including what I believe to be her best song, "The Roof". It's an amazing song with an amazing (and juicy backstory)!

I was inspired reading about her past relationship and how she found success for herself and loved her roots, even though it seemed as if the record executives were trying to erase that part of her. It proves that authenticity matters and Mariah Carey has stayed true to herself and she has definitely earned her label as "a diva". I mean, if you went through what she did, would you not want the best for yourself? She's a true icon!