Houston’s mom, Cissy, sang backup vocals for Franklin and brought Whitney to rehearsals as a child. Whitney looked up to Franklin. Franklin, in turn, encouraged the talented young singer. Franklin and Whitney’s mother remained friends for life. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.
Singing friends Franklin and Houston: The older generation fostered the younger one’s talent
Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship
