Carroll's stories were interesting enough and of course she is a pleasure to listen to, but I don't usually read memoirs and this didn't change my mind about the genre. ( )

I picked this audio book up because I'd become interested in Diahann Carroll through her role on the TV show White Collar. Though this book was published before she starting working on that show, it's a fantastic, fun and moving biography. What really makes this book so good is the fact that Carroll reads her book herself. Her voice is perfect and it's clear that she's both enjoying reading to us and telling her own story. Even if you know a lot about Carroll (though I didn't), the book (especially the audio book), keeps you hooked. Carroll's life, while not exactly hard compared to plenty of people (something she mentions a few times), was complicated and it's fun to listen to her talking about the people she knew, her family and her struggles and joys in life. If you're into celebrity biographies, or just an interesting read, I heartily recommend Diahann Carroll's book. ( )

Imagine yourself sitting in the living room of a penthouse apartment, as a beautiful, older woman shares her life story with you between sips of her favorite wine. That is how you will feel as you read this book. There is no denying Diahann Carroll's polished voice as she shares her accomplishments and failures in a direct and honest way. It was my pleasure to read this. ( )