Diana Ross: A Biography
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (811 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00KIVAWZE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 292 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Randy Taraborrelli is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Elizabeth, Once Upon a Time, Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, Madonna: An Intimate Biography, Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness, and Call Her Miss Ross. J. . He lives in Los Angeles. He has been a CBS News analyst and remains a popular TV commentator for many programs
G. Simon said Fact, Fiction With Perfect Diction. I believe Randy T is a Diana Ross fan. I see him at her shows. I've met him, and he seems a very pleasant fellow. He is also an author. An author who must support himself. So, when Dreamgirls came out in theaters, this was not far behind. A rehashing and reformation of his previous attempt at mortgage payments, Call Her . Flawed but still DIVA! My DIVA! Much more complete than "call her Miss Ross". It shows a human being with high and low points. Good and Bad. Weak and strong. But a super talent and a survivor nonetheless. An enigma she is, but a great talent. Which of us can cast a stone, we are as human as she is. Thanks for showing me the other side of a lady I have . ANTHONY IRELAND said SOME NEW INFO SOME OLD INFO ON THE MOTOWN DIVA. Large sections of this book were lifted from other publications. Entire stories and entire passages were lifted from even some of Taraborrelli's previous books on Diana Ross. There is some new information included in this book but not enough to compensate for the almost word for word duplication of entire passages from o
This time out, there is more background about the early Supremes years that yields a complex and fascinating tale of ambition, ego, insecurities and harsh showbiz realities. The book also benefits greatly from Taraborrelli's thoughtful analysis of conflicting viewpoints represented in published memoirs by Ross, Wilson, Berry Gordy, and a slew of Motown performers. Taraborrelli delves more deeply into Ross's psyche, allowing readers to fully appreciate her drive to escape Detroit and conquer the music world. The new book boasts epic research, including extensive interviews with Ross and virtually all the major people in her life (his enviable first-hand access began in the 1970s when he started an international fan club for the Suprem
There is only one Diana Ross. This is her story.Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend—a pop music goddess, acclaimed actress, loving mother, Civil Rights trailblazer, and consummate entertainer. Randy Taraborrelli boldly explores Diana Ross's troubled relationships and the heartbreak she feels compelled to hide, bringing into focus a complex personality too often obscured by the bright lights of fame. Beautiful and fascinating, she is her own invention—the definition of a superstar."A riveting celebrity dish-fest." --Washington PostFirst-time revelations abound, from the tough decisions she made while having Berry Gordy's baby and the real reasons behind the break-up of the Supremes to her triumphant recovery after a surprising DUI driving arrest and her gala appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors."The dish on Motown's most famous songstress." --The Dallas Morning NewsBestselling biographer J. Rich with detail and personal anecdotes, and fully up-to-date, Diana Ross is both definitive and delightful--the ultimate biography that Miss Ross so richly deserves. "A complete, up-to-date history of the star." -- Associated Press190,000 Words