Diana Ross: A Biography
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
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Author: J. Randy TaraborrelliEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-01
ISBN: 0806528494
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Citadel
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- ISBN13: 9780806528496
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of Diana Ross: A Biography
Book Review: Still don't know why she is a DIVA and not PSYCHO!
Summary: 3 Stars
I really enjoyed Taraborelli's book on Michael Jackson and decided to read his book on Diana Ross. I am 35 years old and really am not fully aware of Motown's impact on those times other than they appeared to be ground breaking times. Diana Ross really proved to me to be more what we call today Bi-Polar than a DIVA. She was mean and sometimes just uncaring. I really don't like the fact that after Michael Jackson named her in his will she couldn't even show any respect to him by showing up for his memorial or burial. She and MJ may not have had a close relationship over the past few years but she could have at least showed up for someone who thought enough of her to ask her to care for his kids if he should pass on. I enjoyed her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross on the show Girlfriends and her son in the movie ATL.
Back to the book...Taraborrelli I think wrote this book more as fan and supportor of Diana than an objective observer. Especially since I think he wrote MJ's book in an objective manner, I just didn't get that with this book. The book was too long and not much substance. I knew her older daughter was Berry Gordy's before she 'announced' to the world that she was, the child is more of a spiting image of Gordy than Gordy's other children. He only grazed over her relationship with Gene Simmons ( of KISS Fame) and her marriage to her last husband. AND what is Diana up to these days. And what about that hair. Why did she decided to wear it that big? Who was really in control of her image, HER?
I just didn't learn anything new about Diana Ross nor did this book change my impression of her. If she walked into my room right now I would be happy to greet her but only because she is in today's standards a living legend. One appreciative note: I think it was great when he mentioned that Halle Berry thanked every well know black actress when she accepted her Oscar but forgot to thank Diana Ross. I missed that and do think Diana should have been recognized for her Oscar nod for "Lady Sings the Blues".
Summary of Diana Ross: A Biography
There is only one Diana Ross. And this is her story.Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades and featuring rare, never-before-published photos, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend, a woman who has distinguished herself as a Civil Rights trailblazer, a temperamental celebrity (yes, you should call her "Miss Ross"), a loving and very present mother, and a consummate entertainer. Beautiful and fascinating, she is her own invention--the definition of a superstar.
Illuminated by unparalleled access, J. Randy Taraborrelli's insightful portrait surpasses previous biographies of Miss Ross. First-time revelations abound, from the tough decisions Diana made while having Barry Gordy's baby to her run-in with the police at Heathrow Airport to her triumphant recovery after a surprising drunk driving arrest. Taraborrelli also explains in vivid detail the real reasons behind the break up of the Supremes and relates the exclusive facts behind her complex romance with the founder of Motown. Delving deep into her personal history, Taraborrelli boldly explores Diana's troubled relationship with her family and the heartbreak she feels compelled to hide, bringing into focus a celebrated personality too often obscured by the bright lights of fame.
Despite years in the limelight, Diana Ross remains an enigmatic figure--a compelling paradox of vulnerability and iron will, fragility and strength. J. Randy Taraborrelli examines her private world to reveal a complex, inspiring, triumphant survivor in unprecedented clarity. Ladies and gentlemen, the incomparable, the one and only Diana Ross.
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