I haven't watched Precious or Empire, but this sounded and looked like such a fun read and I wasn't disappointed. Gabourey (rhymes with cabaret) is a great writer who has struggled with family, weight issues, eating disorders and bullying. She does a great job imparting the seriousness of these heavy issues. While the topics are heavy, the writing is not. She finds a perfect balance between the subjects and her tone, which probably stems directly from her confidence in overcoming them in a healthy way. There's not much for Hollywood gossip or details, but her life has been so interesting that it was a great read without touching on much of that.