If any one performer defines the word superstar, its diana. Instead she chooses to focus on the positive and i think the memoir benefits. The secret of diana ross book, secrets of a sparrow, is thatsurprisethere are no secrets. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book gives detail and truth to the life of miss ross. This book is writen by diana ross herself and tells many of her trials and tribulations. A very special season album collection of christmas songs. Nevertheless, secrets of a sparrow is a beautiful book. Diana ross secrets of a sparrow 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york villard 1993 near fine in a near fine dust jacket. I dont understand why this book has gotten trashed by so many people over the years. Somebody should just go ahead andlease billboard space to people who want to call diana ross a bitch.
Secrets of a sparrow by diana ross, hardcover barnes. Would you want the following books, where did our love g, the lost supreme, dreamgirl, my life as a supreme, call her miss ross, secrets of a sparrow, supreme faith, all that glittered, my life with the supremes, and to be loved rolled into on big flo ballard movie. She specifically wrote of how each kid would take turns accompanying their mom to the theater and how mrs. Indisputably a legend, diana ross achieved stardom with the supremes, a vocal group who during the 1960s grew from struggling hopefuls to motown leaders to one of the most successful recording acts of all time. The best piece of sleaze from secrets of a sparrow came out when ross recently appeared on the oprah winfrey show. She reveals this startling news herself, as the climax to her 299page memoir published by. Secrets of a sparrow by diana ross 1993, hardcover for. Autobiographies secrets of a sparrow 1993 first published january 1st 1993 if any one performer defines the word superstar, its diana ross a popmusic legend and cultural icon who has been at the top of her profession for three fabulous decades. Secrets of a sparrow by diana ross 19931102 audio cassette january 1, 1856 4. Among them are aint no mountain high enough 1970, love.
Secrets of a sparrow by diana ross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She claims the eating disorder was the result of berry gordy driving her so hard. Diana ross in an autobiography celebrating the superstars thirtieth anniversary in show business, diana ross focuses on the pain and pleasure of rising to the top and staying there. In her autobiography secrets of a sparrow, ross reveals that she suffered from anorexia nervosa in her motown heyday. The secret of diana ross book, secrets of a sparrow, is thatsurprise there are no secrets. But yes, diana mentioned her mother working at a movie theater in secrets of a sparrow. Diana ross is an extraordinary talented woman, who has lead quite an interesting life.
Diana ross born march 26, 1944 is an american singer, actress, and record producer. The sparrow sings a song of narcissism the buffalo news. In my opinion, for her writing debut, she did a quintessential job. It shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and.
During the 1960s, she shaped the sound of popular music and motown records as front women of the supremes before leaving for a solo career in the. Secrets of a sparrow 9780679428749 by ross, diana and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. If it were, you could fastforward, getting 30 or 40second snippets from each chapter and be done with it. After that, reading publication will certainly likewise improve. Secrets of a sparrow memoirs by diana ross youtube. Gordy or diana ross would you ever want the flo ballard story told. It will enlighten you and give you a biger and better idea on what its like to be in the music bizz and what pressures come along with it.
After an account of her nearly disastrous central park concert in july of 1983, ross. Memoirs book to coincide with the 30th anniversary of her career. Musical memoirs is a fourcd box set of recordings by the singer diana ross released by motown in 1993. Secrets of a sparrow, her inspirational and intimate memoir which takes its title from a favorite spiritual her mother sang to her, focuses on just that. Secrets of a sparrow, her inspirational and intimate memoir, which takes its title. Buy a cheap copy of secrets of a sparrow book by diana ross.
Secrets of a sparrow, her inspirational and intimate memoir, which takes its title from a favorite spiritual her mother sang to her, focuses on just that. It filed with moments that will make you laugh, cry, smile, and even think a little. So when you make sure to read this book you can get a lot of gain. If you were berry gordy or diana ross soulfuldetroit. Secrets of a sparrow book by diana ross thriftbooks. People like fellow exsupreme mary wilson, who, in her own book, cut diana into small chunks. Secrets of a sparrow gives us the threedimensional selfportrait of a glamorous woman who prizes her role as wife and mother every bit as much as her spectacular career, to whom love is right up there with fame. The singer broke from the group in 1970 and had immediate solo triumphs leading to more t. The abridged audiobook of diana ross 1993 memoir is currently outofprint.
Secrets of a sparrow by diana ross hardback, 1993 for. The singer broke from the group in 1970 and had immediate solo triumphs leading to more than twodozen solo top 40 pop hits. Diana ross biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. She mentions many of the controversies surrounding her career without delving deep within them. At a 1967 concert in boston, she collapsed onstage and was subsequently hospitalized for exhaustion. Its a shame that diana ross memoirs, secrets of a sparrow, arent available on cd. Buy secrets of a sparrow by diana ross online at alibris. The vital is that use this soft documents book secrets of a sparrow. Diana ross memoirs, by diana ross will certainly enhance your thoughts and mind. Why are people saying such terrible things about diana ross. From her struggles as a child with being black to her marriage to arne neas.
Here are diana ross onstage electricity and allure transposed to the. It is exactly what we suggest as book secrets of a sparrow. Search for library items search for lists search for. Mcdougal makes some research just before write this book. Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, who during the 1960s became motowns most successful act, and are the bestcharting female group in us history, as well as one of the worlds bestselling girl groups of all time. Diana ross secrets of a sparrow 1st edition 1st printing. Voice of love album features a collection of old and new love songs recorded as a solo artist. An iconical journey into diana rosss official biography. Diana ross showed no signs of slowing down in the 1990s. The album art by michel comte was also used as the cover art of her autobiography.
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