Remembering Whitney: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Night the Music Stopped

The definitive account of Whitney Houston’s astonishing life, ground-breaking career, and tragic death — complete with never-before-seen photographs — from the only one who truly knows the story behind the headlines: her mother, Cissy Houston.

Cissy has said little publicly about Whitney’s heart-breaking death. Now, for the first time, she opens up and shares the unbelievable story of her daughter’s life, as well as her own, and addresses Whitney’s brightest and darkest moments.

A legendary Grammy Award–winning gospel singer in her own right, Cissy Houston shows how the lessons from her own musical journey helped to shape Whitney’s career — from teaching Whitney to use her voice, to keeping her level-headed throughout her meteoric rise to fame.

With candor and respect, she sets the record straight about Whitney, exploring both her turbulent marriage and her misunderstood struggles with drug abuse. Cissy goes behind the tabloid headlines to show fans around the world the true, human side of a strong, successful — yet flawed — musical icon who died much too young.

A mother’s story of love, loss, and legacy:

• Behind the Headlines: Move beyond the tabloids to understand the complex woman Cissy knew and loved—from her meteoric rise to fame to her turbulent marriage.
• A Mother-Daughter Relationship: Discover the intimate story of Cissy teaching Whitney how to sing, shaping her career, and navigating their unique bond through the pressures of unimaginable fame.
• Gospel Music Legacy: Learn how a Grammy-winning gospel legend’s own journey—from singing with Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley to leading her church choir—influenced a generation of music.
• Struggles with Addiction: A frank and honest look at Whitney's private battles, setting the record straight on her misunderstood struggles with drug abuse from a mother’s perspective.
• Never-Before-Seen Photos: Includes a collection of personal family photographs, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the private life of a musical icon.