As someone who has been a fan of Mariah Carey for as long as I can remember, I loveddd this book. I have always had deep respect for her has as a musician and writer but hearing more about her human experience (and how it has lended itself to her incredible artistry) was a beautiful experience. Knowing the stories behind some of my favorite songs of hers has given me a deeper appreciation for them (but also can’t get over Derek Jeter being a muse on so many of them, who would’ve thought?!?) Learning more about her family background and the adversity she endured provided clarity on why I’ve always felt connected to her music, there is a level of authenticity in her songwriting that can’t be fabricated. Of course I love her infectiously fun hits and her early work before leaving Mottola but there are many deep it songs of her that I’ve listened to throughout my life to pull me out of dark places (most notably “Fly Like a Bird”) and understanding the spiritual context of why/how she wrote them was deeply moving.