Diana Ross: A Biography
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
List Price:
Our Price: $13.29
You Save: $13.66 (51%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $2.71 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions
Book Summary Information
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
Book Reviews of Diana Ross: A Biography
Book Review: A Terrific Biography
Summary: 5 Stars
This must be the ultimate Diana Ross biography. The author of this book seems to know the legendary singer all too well. In fact, if you look at his credentials, I think you'll be quite impressed: Mr. Taraborrelli begin following her career when he was just barely a teenager; he wrote countless of articles on her for various publications; he's interviewed dozens of her closest friends and family members throughout the years, including Diana Ross herself; he wrote two previous books on her, and, as proven with this book; he's an exceptionally talented writer.
What's great about this biography - as in the case with virtually all biographies - is that you learn more than just about the "biographee." You learn about other people, places, and events. In this case, you learn about The Supremes, Motown Records, Berry Gordy, the sixties, the music industry, the movie industry, and much more. So to some degree, this biography is really a history book with an emphasis on entertainment, and where Diana Ross is the main subject. This is the sort of book that once you start reading, you can't put it down. And even though I'm not a huge fan of Diana Ross or Motown Records, I found this book captivating, fascinated by her life story.
I think readers will be pleased with Taraborrelli's in depth look at Diana Ross' life: her personal life and relationships; her music career and other business ventures; and her family and children. Yet, even though the author admits to be a great fan of Diana Ross, this book doesn't seem to reflect that. The author holds nothing back. In fact, he gives us a very sincere portrayal of Diana Ross, and not a manufactured one. He tells us about her good side and bad side, her failures and successes, her good times and bad times. Some authors may be tempted to be a little bit biased, but not Taraborrelli in this case.
My one and only disappointment is that there is no mention of Michael Jackson's song "Dirty Diana." Was it really a song about Diana Ross? I was hoping he would set the record straight and maybe even get Diana's own reaction to the song, but that didn't happen. Maybe he's got something written about that in his Michael Jackson biography, which I'm eager to read. But besides that, I found this book excellent all the way through. If you're even remotely interested in Motown Records, The Supremes, and of course, Diana Ross, I think you'll truly enjoy this book. As for me, I look forward to reading more books from this author.
Biographies & Memoirs Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Audiobooks on Cassette
- Audiobooks on CD
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- e-Books
- Engineering
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Medicine
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in Fashion Icons
Marlene Dietrich: Life and Legendby Steven Bach
Da Capo Press; Published: 2000-04; Paperback; Book
Best price: $69.99
Foxy BrownGRIER,PAM; Release date: 2001-01-09; DVD
Best price: $3.39
Price in other shops:
Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacyby Mark A. Vieira
Harry N. Abrams; Published: 2005-08-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $19.25
Price in other shops:
Marilyn Monroe: A Life in PicturesChronicle Books; Published: 2007-09-27; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $24.48
Price in other shops:
Cher - The Very Best Of CherSOMERSET ENTERTAINMENT; Release date: 2003-04-01; Music CD
Best price: $9.95
Price in other shops:
Madonna - MadonnaRelease date: 2006-05-19; Published: 2001; Music CD
Best price: $7.36
Price in other shops:
Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburnby William J. Mann
Henry Holt and Co.; Published: 2006-10-03; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $3.36
Price in other shops:
Jacqueline Kennedy : The White House Years: Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museumby The (NY) Metropolitan Museum of Art, Hamish Bowles, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Rachael Lambert Mellon
Bulfinch; Published: 2001-05-13; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $21.00
Price in other shops:
Breakfast at Tiffany's (Special Aniversary Collector's Edition)Paramount; Release date: 2006-02-07; DVD
Best price: $10.24
Price in other shops:
Cary Grant: A Celebration of Styleby Richard Torregrossa
Bulfinch; Published: 2006-09-04; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.14
Price in other shops:
Similar books summaries and other product reviews
Diana Ross - Last Time I Saw HimRelease date: 2007-08-07; Music CD
Best price: $18.80
Price in other shops:
Dreamgirl & Supreme Faith, Updated Edition: My Life as a Supremeby Mary Wilson
Cooper Square Press; Published: 2000-01-25; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.00
Price in other shops:
Diana Ross - SurrenderRelease date: 2008-12-09; Music CD
Best price: $10.97
Price in other shops:
Christmas in Vienna / Diana Ross, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Vienna Symphony OrchestraRelease date: 2007-07-31; DVD
Best price: $10.35
Price in other shops:
Diana Ross - Everything Is EverythingRelease date: 2008-06-17; Music CD
Best price: $12.49
Price in other shops:
Diana Ross: Going Backby Diana Ross, Rosanne Shelnutt
Rizzoli International Publications; Published: 2004-04-24; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $8.49
Price in other shops:
MahoganyPARAMOUNT HOME VIDEO; Release date: 2007-05-01; DVD
Best price: $5.56
Price in other shops:
Diana's Dogs: Diana Ross and the Definition of a Divaby Ed Ifkovic
iUniverse, Inc.; Published: 2007-10-12; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $11.00
Price in other shops:
The Lost Supreme: The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballardby Peter Benjaminson
Lawrence Hill Books; Published: 2008-04-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $13.94
Price in other shops:
A Lifetime To Get Here: Diana Ross: The American Dreamgirlby Thomas Adrahtas
AuthorHouse; Published: 2006-11-20; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $23.15
Price in other shops: