Phases: A Memoir (Original)
Phases: A Memoir (Original)
Phases: A Memoir (Original)
Description
Description
The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award(R)-winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her growth to stardom from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlights
From the moment she first sang at church in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy knew her voice was special. At fourteen she landed her first record deal. At fifteen her album went platinum. At sixteen she was starring in the hit sitcom Moesha and became the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen alongside fairy godmother, Whitney Houston.
Yet as the accolades piled up, so too did the pressure to maintain a flawless image. To onlookers, she had crafted the blueprint for the teenage "it" girl. But behind closed doors "The Vocal Bible" as she was known, was struggling.
Now, for the first time, Brandy reveals the real story behind her life in the spotlight, the stratospheric highs and the unimaginable lows, the groundbreaking moments and the relatable journey she had to take to discover her authentic self--as a woman, a mother, an artist--as Brandy.
Brandy's debut memoir is a fearless and remarkable story of hope, resilience and the strength it takes to make peace with the past.
From the moment she first sang at church in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy knew her voice was special. At fourteen she landed her first record deal. At fifteen her album went platinum. At sixteen she was starring in the hit sitcom Moesha and became the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen alongside fairy godmother, Whitney Houston.
Yet as the accolades piled up, so too did the pressure to maintain a flawless image. To onlookers, she had crafted the blueprint for the teenage "it" girl. But behind closed doors "The Vocal Bible" as she was known, was struggling.
Now, for the first time, Brandy reveals the real story behind her life in the spotlight, the stratospheric highs and the unimaginable lows, the groundbreaking moments and the relatable journey she had to take to discover her authentic self--as a woman, a mother, an artist--as Brandy.
Brandy's debut memoir is a fearless and remarkable story of hope, resilience and the strength it takes to make peace with the past.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for Phases
"Brandy fans will get just what they came for."--Publishers Weekly
"A sincere portrait of a woman navigating fame, faith, and survival that offers an intimate look at the cost of celebrity and the hard-won process of reclaiming one's voice... Fans of the multiplatinum singing-sensation and actor Brandy will snap this up."--Booklist "Brandy concentrates more on her lows than her many considerable triumphs, which suggests that she wrote the book for girls and women who, like her, have had to deal with people who have sought to dim her light. Her candor and conversational prose will appeal to many. A hopeful, honest memoir."--Kirkus
"Brandy fans will get just what they came for."--Publishers Weekly
"A sincere portrait of a woman navigating fame, faith, and survival that offers an intimate look at the cost of celebrity and the hard-won process of reclaiming one's voice... Fans of the multiplatinum singing-sensation and actor Brandy will snap this up."--Booklist "Brandy concentrates more on her lows than her many considerable triumphs, which suggests that she wrote the book for girls and women who, like her, have had to deal with people who have sought to dim her light. Her candor and conversational prose will appeal to many. A hopeful, honest memoir."--Kirkus
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Hanover Square Press
Pub date:
2026-03-31
Length:
384 pages
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