The Meaning of Mariah Carey is an autobiography by Mariah Carey. The book was released on September 29, 2020. In the book, Carey shares the story of her life, from her difficult childhood and rise to fame, to her struggles with relationships, mental health, and identity. The book provides an intimate look into Carey's personal life, including her experiences with racism, discrimination, and abuse. It also explores her relationships with key figures in her life, including her family members, romantic partners, and industry colleagues.
Background[]
On July 8, 2020, Mariah made a post on social media which captions "Delivered! "I have learned that beauty has to flourish in the light"[1] In this social media post, she also included confirmation that she has finished writing her autobiography.
The following is a quote from Mariah about the book:
| “ | It took me a lifetime to have the courage and the clarity to write my memoir. I want to tell the story of the moments - the ups and downs, the triumphs and traumas, the debacles and the dreams, that contributed to the person I am today. Though there have been countless stories about me throughout my career and very public personal life, it’s been impossible to communicate the complexities and depths of my experience in any single magazine article or a ten-minute television interview. And even then, my words were filtered through someone else’s lens, largely satisfying someone else’s assignment to define me.
This book is composed of my memories, my mishaps, my struggles, my survival and my songs. Unfiltered. I went deep into my childhood and gave the scared little girl inside of me a big voice. I let the abandoned and ambitious adolescent have her say, and the betrayed and triumphant woman I became tell her side. Writing this memoir was incredibly hard, humbling and healing. My sincere hope is that you are moved to a new understanding, not only about me, but also about the resilience of the human spirit. |
” |
Visits to the Amazon website on July 8, 2020 showed the cover of a book with the words "Mariah Carey Jacket Reveal July 9th."
Visits to the Amazon website on July 8, 2020 showed the cover of a book with the words "Mariah Carey Jacket Reveal July 9th.[2] The official cover of the book was released in July 9, 2020. Mariah also confirmed that the book will be available on audio format via Audible on July 9, 2020.[3]
On September 6, 2020 Mariah revealed that the book with contain four parts.[4] The parts are:
Part 1: Wayward Child
Part 2: Sing. Sing.
Part 3: All That Glitters
Part 4: Emancipation
On September 21, 2020 Mariah reveal five of the chapters from the book.[5] Those chapters are:
1. Thanksgiving Is Cancelled
2. There Can Be Miracles
3. Calamity And Dog Hair
4. Resting In Pieces
5. One Summer Night, We Ran Away For A While…
Cover[]
The photograph used on the cover of the book is from a 2019 Billboard Magazine Photoshoot photographed by Ruven Afanador.[6] The cover includes the font Friz Quadrata, a typeface that has been extensively used on Mariah's album and single covers.
Promotion[]
On September 24, Mariah appeared on The Oprah Conversation. During this appearance, she discussed various topics that are featured in her memoir.
The following are additional appearances that Mariah will make to promote her memoir:
- On Sunday September 27 at 9 AM ET, she will appear on CBS Sunday Morning
- On September 28, she will appear on CBS This Morning and The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert
- On October 1, she will appear on The Daily Show with Trever Noah.[7]
Order (Click the links to visit the website)[]
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
- Indiebound
- Books-A-Million
- Bookshop
- Hudson
- Indigo
- Apple Books
- Google Play
- Kobo
- Audible
Release[]
The book was released on September 29, 2020. [8] Individuals can order the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo and more.[9]
Trivia[]
- This book is releasing on the same date as the Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel album[10]
- This is not the first book that Mariah has written
- Andy Cohen (one of Mariah's friends) is the publisher of this book
- Mariah wrote this book with Michaela Angela Davis
References[]
- ↑ TwitterPost Mariah Carey 7/8/20 retrieved 7/9/20
- ↑ The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey via Amazon retrieved 7/9/20
- ↑ TwitterAsk and you shall receive! http://audible.com/mariah retrieved June 9, 2020
- ↑ Twitter: Book Parts Revealed - retrieved 9/6/2020
- ↑ Five Chapters of Mariah's Memoir via Twitter - retrieved 9/21/20
- ↑ Billboard Magazine 2019 Photographed - retrieved June 9, 2020
- ↑ Tune in! Lots to talk about #TMOMC #TheRarities - retrieved 9/26/2020
- ↑ Mariah Carey Announced Her "Unfiltered" Memoir Will Release in September Popsugar retrieved 7/9/20
- ↑ The Meaning of Mariah Carey Official website - retrieved 7/9/20
- ↑ Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel Mariah Carey Wiki article - retrieved 7/9/20