Life Is Not a Fairy Tale
The book was released by Atria Publishing Group, and adapted into a 2006 Lifetime television movie.Fantasia recounts her rise from high-school dropout to music star in her autobiography, which became a New York Times bestseller.As an American Idol contestant, Barrino came to national attention, winning the show's third season and launching a singing career.She shows respect and admiration to her mother and grandmother who raised her, both preachers who instilled in her a strong faith in God.Barrino faces problems with self-esteem, sexual abuse, teen pregnancy, and her faith as she fights to overcome her mistakes at a young age.