Diana Ross: by J. Randy Taraborelli
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Book Reviews of Diana Ross:
Book Review: Thoroughly professional--I'm referring to the book
Summary: 5 Stars
Even with Randy's third opus on Miss Ross I haven't any more of a clue as to who or what she really is but if you've bought the previous two books don't think this is just a rehash. It's a new book and impeccably researched and impeccably written. He's done his damnest to try to bring the complete person to the pages. Ross' own book showed she hasn't got a clue about who she really is (and, good grief, all the information and dates she had wrong or confused) and that she is the center of her universe, not the most sensitive to the feelings or viewpoint of others she's worked with. Since she'll never write the whole story, this book will do nicely. The most significant observation Randy makes is Ross' multiple personalities--almost every star in show business has them, a combination of sheer guts and ambition and power with total insecurity. It drives everyone around them nuts. (But not every star is a bundle of contradictions--some are in show business but not of show business and live their lives right side up.) As for Ross, I love her work--a fabulous career still chuggin' ahead--but I'd never want to get in her way.Book Review: You CANNOT miss this book!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Mr. Taraborrelli has done it again! This book is absolutely brilliant and you are a fool if you don't get it. I could not put this book down, it IS that good! It is so informative, and it really grabs you. After having finished it, all I have to say is that I have so much respect for Miss Ross, more now than ever before. I trully love the woman! She was no saint, but, who on earth is, really? After reading this book I can understand her and appreciate her more. Taraborrelli did his homework trully! Not only does Diana deserves her well-deserved props, but Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard do also. The ORIGINAL Supremes til this day, remain the greatest female vocal group there ever was, and no one can take that away from them. Please ladies, Miss Ross and Miss Wilson, please bury the hatchet and look back and take a look at what a remarkable legacy you have left behind and come together one last time. You have no idea what you BOTH mean to your true fans who have traveled with you in your journey, for more than 40 years. Think about it!Book Review: Diva Reigns Supreme
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very informative book. I am only 1/4 of the way into it. I thought that I knew everything about Diana. But I am surprised to learn more trivia about her and The Supremes.
Great book. So far it seems to be very balanced and not super negative on Diana as some critics have stated. However, I have only read part of the book so far. Im looking forward to finishing the whole story from this author's perspective.
Book Review: On behalf of friend
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book for a friend and who is also an ardent fan of Diana Ross. She told me that it was an awsome autobiogrphy and thanked Amazon for providing the book as it was unavailable in New Zealand.
Thank you Amazon.
Book Review: Who Is Diana Ross?
Summary: 4 Stars
In J. Randy Taraborrelli's new biography on Diana Ross, he gives us the widescreen version of his earlier offering on this subject, Call Her Miss Ross. By that I mean that CHMR definitely dealt more with Diana Ross' reactions, behaviors and idiosyncrasies while Diana Ross, A Biography details the stories, situations and circumstances which resulted in those reactions. The whole picture in other words and finally answers the question, "who is Diana Ross"? I especially appreciated the three dimensional study of The Supremes and Diana's relationships with her former singing partners. Her relationship with her mother and father are quit different from each other and as a result have laid the foundation for a very complex, and at times, insecure personality. Further family relationships are examined and have painted a picture of a very family oriented Diana Ross that I didn't know existed (at least before her children were born). Robert Ellis, Berry Gordy, RCA, the ill-fated Supremes reunion tour, Arne Naess, the return to Motown, movies, television...all of it is examined fairly and carefully. Whether you are a Diana Ross fan or not, if you like reading biographies you will get your fill with this one as Diana's story is truly an American Dream come true.