Life Is Not a Fairy Tale

FANTASIA tells of her astonishing rise from hopeless high school dropout to American Idol superstar in the inspirational New York Times bestseller Life Is Not a Fairy Tale

In one moment, with one tearful performance of "Summertime," the nineteen-year-old Fantasia captured the hearts -- and the votes -- of millions of American Idol fans. Her powerful voice and independent style made her an overnight national sensation. But life wasn't always sensational for Fantasia.

At the age of seventeen, despite the promise of her extraordinary voice, Fantasia was in danger of becoming just another sad statistic: an uneducated, unmarried teenage mother living in the projects. But Fantasia had been raised by two strong, influential women: Both her grandmother and mother are preachers, and she was raised with an unshakable faith. In Life Is Not a Fairy Tale, Fantasia speaks -- with a spirit as strong as her voice -- about what it takes to believe in the power of one's self. She turns all that she's learned into uplifting life lessons, including:

• Recognize your gift

• You made your bed, now lie in it

• Give props where props are due

• Like mother, like daughter

• It ain't about the bling

Fantasia keeps it real with her sassy, self-confident style and down-to-earth advice, making readers laugh and cry with her. Life Is Not a Fairy Tale is more than just a celebrity success story. It's a book of revelations that will inspire all readers to reach for their greatest potential.

Customer Reviews:

Wow! Truly Inspiring!!

By Carolyn Bright "Motor City Reader" - October 2, 2005

Who knew that an American Idol could have such a truly inspiring story? Fantasia writes about her life story, warts and all. The things she's lived through - dropping out of school early, sexual abuse, unmarried teenaged motherhood - it's all here. But more importantly, the life lessons that she's learned are here, in frank and powerful language that can benefit every young woman in America. It's the story of so many young women nowadays, but it also includes true inspiration. Highly recommended!

This book is awesome, Must get!!

By Treva A. Koonce "Otzme" - October 2, 2005

I would like to applaud Fantasia on her courage in being able to reveal so much personal stuff. It takes a real woman and a God fearing woman to have that kind of strength and faith. I can relate to her in so many areas. I am not saying that her story sounds exactly like mine, which in some areas they were. But I have been through alot of trying times as well and coming from North Carolina, I know firsthand about that Southern Family Love. You can't find that anywhere. I also recommend that every Black household is able to get at least one copy to fill their homes, because if you have any young daughter(s), this will serve as a must have testimonial Bible to fill your home. I am going to let my daughter read it because I know that she needs it. (God knows she does) But for right now, all hands OFF!!! (lol) Kind of selfish, it's still fresh. Every chapter is so interesting, so interesting to the point that you find yourself playing your own little movie out in your imagination while... read more

MORE THAN 100 STARS!!!!!

By Anointed - October 11, 2005

I highly recommend this book. I work in the town where Fantasia comes from and know the people she is talking about, and she is telling the truth. I wish I was this smart when I was 21. I believe God is going to do some awesome things in Fantasia's life!!!! I also love to go hear her mother Preach.....she is awesome too!!! If you have a daughter or son, go buy them this book.....it is a eye opener and a page turner. It's good from beginning to end!!! One thing she left out is, those people that did not want to have anything to do with her and her baby, are now trying to be her friend.....LOOK AT GOD!!!!!