June 5, 2012

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Ending months of speculation, Cissy Houston has officially announced she is writing a book about her late superstar daughter, Whitney Houston.

The Houston family matriarch signed a deal with HarperCollins, which promised the "unabridged and unbelievable story" of the talented and troubled singer, whose once-blazing career stumbled while she grappled with drug addiction and a tumultuous marriage.

"When I lost my daughter Nippy (Whitney Houston's nickname), the world lost one of the most beautiful voices and an extraordinarily beautiful and charitable woman," Cissy Houston said Monday in a statement.

"In sharing our story in this book, I hope to give her fans something to treasure, the way we all treasured Whitney. We are still receiving thousands of letters each day from her fans, and I hope reading this book will provide a deeper understanding into my daughter's true story," continued Houston.

The book will be published in February 2013; financial terms weren't disclosed.

Aww hell! Watch out Bobby! She's coming for ya

My opinion of Cissy Houston is at an all time low.

purplethunder3121 said:

My opinion of Cissy Houston is at an all time low.

Why?

Nevermind, I can see why... I don't know... when she put out that gospel EP I didn't say anything or when she agreed to be in Pat's reality show. Hmm...

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And it get worse and worse. Seems like everyone is trying to make a profit off of her death. Are they really THAT hard up for $$$?

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Timmy84 said:

purplethunder3121 said:

My opinion of Cissy Houston is at an all time low.

Why?

I can't say that my opinion of her is at an all time low, but I really didn't expect this from her, nor her agreeing with the reality show either.

missfee said:

Timmy84 said:

Why?

I can't say that my opinion of her is at an all time low, but I really didn't expect this from her, nor her agreeing with the reality show either.

Mine's not at an all time low either but I'm saddened by this. I don't get why she and that other passing famous celebrity's mama get involve with shady people?

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I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

But how can it be accurate when she wasn't there in Whitney's presence 24/7? The book is only going to be based on Cissy's point of view which not necessarily be accurate. Just my opinion.

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

I don't see the book as a problem. It's the details. You know folks ain't gonna wanna publish a book where only the good details are discussed. I guess it's good she ain't releasing it until next year I guess.

missfee said:

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

But how can it be accurate when she wasn't there in Whitney's presence 24/7? The book is only going to be based on Cissy's point of view which not necessarily be accurate. Just my opinion.

and to way to bash Bobby on paper...

Timmy84 said:

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

I don't see the book as a problem. It's the details. You know folks ain't gonna wanna publish a book where only the good details are discussed. I guess it's good she ain't releasing it until next year I guess.

While Cissy polishes her saintly mother routine.

These Houstons are starting to sound reminiscent of another fucked up celebrity family...

missfee said:

These Houstons are starting to sound reminiscent of another fucked up celebrity family...

That's what I about said too. But they're watching. But yeah I agree.

Timmy84 said:

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

I don't see the book as a problem. It's the details. You know folks ain't gonna wanna publish a book where only the good details are discussed. I guess it's good she ain't releasing it until next year I guess.

Exactly. That's why it would be pointless. Ain't no one in this world perfect, and unfortunately we all got to see SOME of Whitney's shortcomings because of her being in the public eye. So Cissy only telling the "good side" will not sell at all. Unfortunately. My point is, why open up those bag of worms in the first place when you don't have to?

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missfee said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't see the book as a problem. It's the details. You know folks ain't gonna wanna publish a book where only the good details are discussed. I guess it's good she ain't releasing it until next year I guess.

Exactly. That's why it would be pointless. Ain't no one in this world perfect, and unfortunately we all got to see SOME of Whitney's shortcomings because of her being in the public eye. So Cissy only telling the "good side" will not sell at all. Unfortunately. My point is, why open up those bag of worms in the first place?

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Exactly. That's why that other family stays struggling...

Ka-Ching! Let the cash registers ring!

You know she's going to leave a whole lot of good stuff out to try and paint Nippy in as much as a postive light as possible. We aren't going to get the whole truth.

shorttrini said:

missfee said:

But how can it be accurate when she wasn't there in Whitney's presence 24/7? The book is only going to be based on Cissy's point of view which not necessarily be accurate. Just my opinion.

and to way to bash Bobby on paper...

There ain't too much damage she can do to Bobby's already-sullied reputation. But whether he has, in fact, been unfairly maligned is open to discussion.

kitbradley said:

You know she's going to leave a whole lot of good stuff out to try and paint Nippy in as much as a postive light as possible. We aren't going to get the whole truth.

Exactly my point.

purplethunder3121 said:

Ka-Ching! Let the cash registers ring!

Oh, stop it.

purplethunder3121 said:

Ka-Ching! Let the cash registers ring!

missfee said:

These Houstons are starting to sound reminiscent of another fucked up celebrity family...

They are... but I dont think they can get as fucked up as them

Sad... will never understand how these people can live with themselves

missfee said:

These Houstons are starting to sound reminiscent of another fucked up celebrity family...

Guess they are all the same....

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

Agree. I would think in this situation, you need to walk in the other persons shoes.

I saw the interview Mother Houston gave to the local news network in New Jersey. Cissy Houston expressed anger and hurt that her daughters 48 years on this earth were reduced to drowning in a tub after a weekend binder. Whitney had a drug problem. Addiction robs people of their self-respect; they do and pull shit they wouldn't otherwise do but it doesn't make them necessarily bad people. Maybe Mother Houston wants people to know who her daughters was, the good and the self destructive. Once again, that was her baby that died. Whitney Houston is gone, her body has been reclaimed by the earth; her family isn't obligated to posturer for public approval that their grief is real. "Let the dead bury the dead."

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They'll certainly be posturing for the public soon enough in front of the cameras for the reality show...

TD3 said:

Identity said:

I don't see her writing a book on her daughter as a cash grab. My feeling is she wants her book to be the definitive word on Whitney's professional and personal life.

Agree. I would think in this situation, you need to walk in the other persons shoes.

I saw the interview Mother Houston gave to the local news network in New Jersey. Cissy Houston expressed anger and hurt that her daughters 48 years on this earth were reduced to drowning in a tub after a weekend binder. Whitney had a drug problem. Addiction robs people of their self-respect; they do and pull shit they wouldn't otherwise do but it doesn't make them necessarily bad people. Maybe Mother Houston wants people to know who her daughters was, the good and the self destructive. Once again, that was her baby that died. Whitney Houston's is gone, her body has been reclaimed by the earth; her family isn't obligated to posturer for public approval that their grief is real. "Let the dead bury the dead."

A reality show though after the death of a family member. What could the reality show possibly be on????

Things like that to me seems like someone is looking for money. Your right, she isnt obligated to prove anything to me but her actions speak otherwise as far as her intentions.

Timmy84 said:

purplethunder3121 said:

My opinion of Cissy Houston is at an all time low.

Why?

Nevermind, I can see why... I don't know... when she put out that gospel EP I didn't say anything or when she agreed to be in Pat's reality show. Hmm...

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But would she know any better though? If her son and daughter in law, are telling her the reality show is a way to help Whintey's image and legacy, how would Cissy know it wouldn't?

Becuase of her age and becuase she did in fact try to help Whitney, i'm trying to cut her some slack.

I don't see how a reality show would help any. There's only rare notions that reality shows bring "positivity" and usually folks who are into reality shows don't want that, they want drama. We'll see what this show will bring.

purplethunder3121 said:

They'll certainly be posturing for the public soon enough in front of the cameras for the reality show...

If some feel that way don't watch. Some people will watch so they can bitch about anything and everything still. As they did when Whitney's brother, sister-in-law, and daughter did the interview with Winfrey.