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Title: Dreamgirl & Supreme Faith by Mary Wilson ISBN: 0-8154-1000-X Publisher: Cooper Square Press Pub. Date: January, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.92 (25 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Mary IS Supreme
Comment: I first read the DREAMGIRL section of the book back in the late 1980s, and I have to say that I was completely unaware at that time of how treacherous Diana Ross was in her bid for fame. Being a Ross fan, I was hurt to know that she put her need for attention and fame ahead of her friendship with Mary, Flo and other people that helped her out in the beginning of her career, such as Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of the Temptations. Maybe Mary had written the book at that time as a means of gaining some attention for herself, but I also think that it was something people needed to know. Plus it was a way of attempting to let go of the anger and frustration she had bottled up inside.
The SUPREME FAITH part of the book, which I read just recently, I found to be very open and honest. Many celebrities don't want the public to know that they have flaws, nor do they want to acknowledge to themselves that they have them. However, I was wondering why she allowed herself to continually let her husband abuse her. Being a survivor of domestic abuse myself, I felt bad for her, thinking that her love for her husband could conquer all, or that she could change his behavior. But I still enjoyed this book. It was obvious to me that Berry Gordy didn't care about what happened to the Supremes after Ross left, and just wanted them to die. Props to Mary for being the TRUE Supreme all these years, while a certain someone wanted to forget that she was ever a part of the group that made her a star.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Original Dreamgirls..
Comment: Mary Wilson, one of the original Supremes; has written two best-selling books. "Dreamgirl" in 1986 and "Supreme Faith" in 1989. In the year 2000 she combined them in this edition with an additional chapter. Overall this pagkage makes what I personally consider an excellent autobiography.
She has an emotionally honest candor and a refreshing perspective throughout. When I read this book, I wasn't a big fan of the Supremes, but I ultimately related to the powerful recollections of the rise of the Supremes and the late Florence Ballard's fall from grace.. I honestly felt connected to these girls and these events as well as the feelings of triumph and defeat that seemed to happen simultaneously.
Despite what many say (particularly some of the previous reviewers) this book does not "trash" Diana Ross. Mary does however reveal her true personal feelings towards her and her actions which are somewhat resentful but also adequately praising..Despite this, she was almost universally criticised by many of Diana Ross' fans for her honesty. But in my opinion she remains as balanced as any autobiographer (especially one in her position) could. I challenge those who think otherwise to find a more fair, balanced account of both Motown and The Supremes elsewhere..
Personally my favorite book was "Supreme Faith", I found this book to be even more honest and even more harrowing than Dreamgirl was. In Supreme Faith, she primarily writes about the successes and ultimate demise of the Supremes in the 70s after Diana Ross' departure. After reading this book, I became primarily a fan of the 70s Supremes and their wonderful records. It was a real eyeopener reading about some of the inner workings in Motown and the struggle of Mary and the ladies of the 70s Supremes (Jean, Cindy, Lynda, Scherrie and Susaye) working against Motown's lack of support, trying to keep the group alive. The additional chapter (despite it only being one chapter) was very riveting, and truly make light of the continuing saga of the Supremes and where Mary Wilson stands today.
In both books she dishes enough juicy details to keep people interested, while still remaining honest and fair. I first read these books in their separate editions three years ago and I still go back to them. I encourage readers to approach this book with an open mind, I hope they will enjoy it as much as I did.
Rating: 5
Summary: A SUPREME BOOK
Comment: This was a fascinating look at the machinations and goings-on in the World of Motown. It seems to me from all the previous reviews that Diana Ross fans are in denial and cannot accept the truth. Mary Wilson was there, she lived this.
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Title: Temptations by Otis Williams, Patricia Romanowski, Patricia Romanowski Bashe ISBN: 0815412185 Publisher: Cooper Square Press Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Forever Faithful! A Study of Florence Ballard and the Supremes by Randall Wilson, Linda Champion, Thomas Ngrassia, Thomas Ingrassia ISBN: 0943485037 Publisher: Renaissance Sound Pubns Pub. Date: 01 February, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Call Her Miss Ross: The Unauthorized Biography of Diana Ross by J. Randy Taraborrelli, Hillel Black ISBN: 1559720069 Publisher: Birch Lane Pub. Date: October, 1989 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Motown : The Golden Years: The Stars and Music That Shaped a Generation by Bill Dahl, Weldon A. McDougal III ISBN: 0873492862 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Original Marvelettes: Motown's Mystery Girl Group by Marc E. Taylor ISBN: 0965232859 Publisher: Aloiv Pub Co Pub. Date: January, 2004 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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