I love this book on cd! It is very candid and real. Susan Lucci makes you feel as if she is talking to you, telling you her own story, not just reading. When she is excited about something in the book, she actually gets very animated in her verbage, as well. I know, I know. She is an actress. But I did not feel that she was just acting, as she read. It was very down to earth and real! Anyone who loves Erica Kane will love this book!