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This book has been long overdue. I am glad Robyn finally decided to share her story. She discussed the lesbian/relationship rumors and provided clarity about the people around Whitney. Naturally, I did not expect to be told the whole story or every little detail or secrets about Whitney, but Robyn does give readers an inside view of Whitney and her family, one that is very different than the manufactured narrative from the family/media. I feel Robyn protected Whitney throughout the entire book; I can feel her never-ending love for her on every page. All in all, I enjoyed this book, and I am glad we are finally able to see Robyn's point of view, especially when Whitney's people have dragged Robyn's name in the mud in the documentaries I've viewed. Rest easy Whitney and Bobbi Kris, Marty and Mom Janet.
This book has been long overdue. I am glad Robyn finally decided to share her story. She discussed the lesbian/relationship rumors and provided clarity about the people around Whitney. Naturally, I did not expect to be told the whole story or every little detail or secrets about Whitney, but Robyn does give readers an inside view of Whitney and her family, one that is very different than the manufactured narrative from the family/media. I feel Robyn protected Whitney throughout the entire book; I can feel her never-ending love for her on every page. All in all, I enjoyed this book, and I am glad we are finally able to see Robyn's point of view, especially when Whitney's people have dragged Robyn's name in the mud in the documentaries I've viewed. Rest easy Whitney and Bobbi Kris, Marty and Mom Janet.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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After many decades of silence, Robyn Crawford, close friend and confidante of Whitney Houston, finally shares her story. Whitney Houston popped on the scene in 1985 and immediately became a superstar. She dominated the charts and captured the hearts of many for decades. With her rise to fame, who better to tell the story than her best friend, Robyn Crawford. From the wild adventures, many moments of joy and even the hard times, Robyn allows herself to be vulnerable in this beautiful memoir. With warmth and candor she shares how they first met and how the friendship evolved while Whitney recorded her first album and she pursued her promising Division I basketball career.
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A Song for You was a beautifully written book. In my opinion it’s not the dirty little secrets “tell all,” that most people expect. I think Robyn’s story was vital and I’m glad she was able to share it. I am also glad (even though I don’t know this woman) she was able to move on and find her own happiness. As I read the book, I truly felt for her. I don’t know if I could love someone that much and be okay with just being their friend and still being around. My feelings were hurt like it was me. But she loved Whitney enough to accept the friendship as opposed to having nothing at all. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it, but this is a must read!
After many decades of silence, Robyn Crawford, close friend and confidante of Whitney Houston, finally shares her story. Whitney Houston popped on the scene in 1985 and immediately became a superstar. She dominated the charts and captured the hearts of many for decades. With her rise to fame, who better to tell the story than her best friend, Robyn Crawford. From the wild adventures, many moments of joy and even the hard times, Robyn allows herself to be vulnerable in this beautiful memoir. With warmth and candor she shares how they first met and how the friendship evolved while Whitney recorded her first album and she pursued her promising Division I basketball career.
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A Song for You was a beautifully written book. In my opinion it’s not the dirty little secrets “tell all,” that most people expect. I think Robyn’s story was vital and I’m glad she was able to share it. I am also glad (even though I don’t know this woman) she was able to move on and find her own happiness. As I read the book, I truly felt for her. I don’t know if I could love someone that much and be okay with just being their friend and still being around. My feelings were hurt like it was me. But she loved Whitney enough to accept the friendship as opposed to having nothing at all. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it, but this is a must read!
she got no business being dead on some serious shit.. a bittersweet read- love has a power i will always believe in n its definitely a force to be reckoned w, but so is life. n life for sure won't fail to remind u that love just isn't enough sometimes.
Heart wrenchingly honest. Robyn’s book presents more authentic than the other accounts I have read about Whitney (and I have read 13 books in all). It’s clear throughout that she fought for Whitney’s best until Whitney herself was resistant to the support. It’s such a heart breaking story and this account brings clarity to how poorly the people in Whitney’s life cared for her. Selfish, selfish people surrounded her, even family. She clearly wanted to be loved for WHO she was and not WHAT she did/produced/created and the drugs became her survival mechanism. It’s hard to read that help was so close so many times and something or someone (her father, Bobby, touring, etc.) always got in the way. It’s the tragedy you love and hate because you love her and want so
badly for something to give and change but it never does. I cannot imagine the agony people who genuinely cared for her carried when they tried and tried and were shut out (Robyn, Silvia, former employees). I highly recommend reading if you want clarity, honesty, and insight into who Whitney was and the bond she had with Robyn.
badly for something to give and change but it never does. I cannot imagine the agony people who genuinely cared for her carried when they tried and tried and were shut out (Robyn, Silvia, former employees). I highly recommend reading if you want clarity, honesty, and insight into who Whitney was and the bond she had with Robyn.
I'm not sure why this book is so highly rated. It's written like an eighth grader wrote it, and the last 1/3 of the book is all second-hand information since Crawford wasn't with Whitney all the time at that point in their relationship. The author makes herself rather heroic and everyone else is a bunch of losers, especially Whitney's family. That may be true, but Crawford made her own share of bad decisions in life and doesn't take much responsibility for them.
While the story of Whitney Houston is tragic, Robin's story is beautiful. It's sad to hear about someone's demons, but we are all people and we all have our struggles, some of us are just famous and dealing with them. Robin's story shows you the many sides of Whitney you would never have seen unless you were in her inner circle.
I went searching for this book after listening to a podcast series that discussed much of it. Since I had already gotten a deep dive overview of its contents, it was a bit of a slow start for me.
That said- it is a beautiful memoir that I found well-written and compelling. Robyn feels really honest. She shares so much, while remaining respectful.
By the end, things picked up even more and I found myself unable to put it down.
That said- it is a beautiful memoir that I found well-written and compelling. Robyn feels really honest. She shares so much, while remaining respectful.
By the end, things picked up even more and I found myself unable to put it down.
Absolutely believable and I completely understood she loved Whitney and wanted to tell her story.
This book was much more than a memoir. It was about black queerness - the beauty and innocence of love that was subdued due to shame and eventually used as a weapon to victimize the two of them. Despite all the obstacles, that spark and heartbreak lasted towards the very end.