Ingrid Pol became a household name because of her very popular and successful show entitled “The New American Idol,” which she hosted for the last eight seasons. During her tenure as the host of the show, Ingrid Pol gained much audience each week. It is very fortunate for Ingrid that her shows attract not only African-Americans but also Hispanics, Asians, Middle Easterners, and large numbers of people of all nationalities. Ingrid’s loyal audience all hail from different cultures and nationalities. Despite this, Ingrid is still considered by many to be the best African-American parent in the show business.
Height certainly could have an impact on Ingrid’s parenting style. As a former dancer and gymnast, Ingrid was always strict with her child about her looks and physical attributes. However, her strictness did not stop her from being a caring and loving parent. Ingrid makes it clear in the book that her parenting style is not the type that encourages competitiveness among children.
The book also contains an interesting timeline of Ingrid’s childhood and early twenties. Throughout her early years, Ingrid was always the target of racial remarks – mostly from those members of her white family who criticized her height. As a parent, Ingrid’s concern for her daughter’s well-being was apparent – especially when she learned that her daughter had contracted cervical cancer at the age of twenty-one. Through this experience, Ingrid learned that even though she is the parent, she should not necessarily put her child’s health in jeopardy just so that she can maintain her own image.