[1] Released on November 7, 2023, the memoir spans 970 pages, while the audiobook, read by the author, exceeds 48 hours.

[2] Generally lauded for sparing no detail,[3][4] reviews recognized Streisand as "the architect of her persona and performance.

[6][7] Viking Press announced in May 2015 that they would publish the long-awaited memoir, spanning Streisand's entire life and career, which was planned for release in 2017.

[6] Streisand's audiobook recording includes ad-libs that vary from the written text, resulting in a "natural, intimate spoken narrative.

[16] The audiobook earned Streisand a nomination for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.