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.

Both women struggled with similar problems as Barrino faced, which inspired her to make changes in her life.

Barrino faces problems with self-esteem, sexual abuse, teen pregnancy, and her faith as she fights to overcome her mistakes at a young age.