Rememberings

By Sinead O’Conn0r Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 304pp / $29.95

Much has been made of Sinead O'Connor's recently released autobiography. Sure, the Irish songstress has been no stranger to controversy since bursting onto the world music scene in the late 1980s - everyone recalls her tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live in 1992 - and Rememberings bares all, including her challenging childhood, ongoing struggles with mental health issues, highly publicized threats of suicide, sporadic spiritual conversions, online spats with fellow celebrities, and more. However, lost amidst the endless chatter and tabloid fodder is her music. More than a confessional, this enlightening and engaging work offers insight into the intellect of a creative genius. O'Connor may be outlandish, opinionated, and occasionally over-the-top, but there is no denying her talent. ~ SPC