Book description
BeBe Winans met Whitney Houston in church 28 years ago, and they
quickly developed a close bond. They considered each other family in the
deepest sense of the word--hanging out in each other's homes, singing
backup vocals for each other on albums, touring together. BeBe was with
her when she was onstage and far from the spotlight, on the set and in
the studio, through good times and the worst of times--and this very
personal book takes readers inside all of those places to give a real
and intimate picture of the Whitney he knew. Here readers will discover
new information and insights into both Whitney's heart and her
world--information that they will not find anywhere else. From
profoundly moving moments to eye-opening accounts of triumph to the
heart-breaking realities that led to her ultimate defeat, the stories
are here, along with links to never-before-seen private videos of
Whitney and a full-length photo section. In his moving tribute at her
funeral, Winans reaffirmed that she will be remembered for her warm,
lavish generosity, her faith, and her lighthearted humor--those positive
truths that overshadow any negative missteps in recent years. "In
my heart and in my mind, I have memories of so many great, great
moments," he says. "She will live in our hearts forever."
BeBe Winans is a groundbreaking inspirational, R&B, and gospel
vocalist, writer, and producer who has recorded with the likes of Stevie
Wonder, Brian McKnight, and Whitney Houston. He has won 4 Grammy awards,
10 Dove awards, and 6 Stellar awards, has had a syndicated radio show,
and has acted in both film and theater. In 1987 he teamed up with sister
CeCe Winans for an amazing run of smash hits and platinum-selling
albums. BeBe resides with his family in Nashville, Tennessee. Timothy
Willard is a popular writer on matters of faith and culture. He is
coauthor of Veneer: Living Deeply in a Surface Society and has
collaborated on ten other books. Tim lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia,
with his wife and three children.
