This author finds inspiration in unexpected combinations, from hockey to Diana Ross and a passion for dogs. Their primary drive is the challenge of communicating thoughts, convictions, and humor through the written word, which they believe offers a permanence that fleeting conversations lack. This conviction about the lasting nature of written records fuels their creative process. They aim to craft unique and engaging narratives that captivate readers and provoke reflection.
Focusing on the life and career of Diana Ross, this unauthorized biography offers a balanced and detailed portrayal of her significant contributions to music and entertainment. It highlights her groundbreaking performances with the Supremes, including a memorable concert in Central Park during a thunderstorm, while exploring the highs and lows of her more than four-decade journey in the industry. The book aims to provide the historical recognition that Ross has often been denied.
This unauthorized biography of entertainment legend Diana Ross strives to give a balanced account of her life and career while giving her the historical due that seems to have escaped her previously. Captured in vivid detail are her groundbreaking performances leading the Supremes, the renowned concert in Central Park amidst a raging thunderstorm, and the peaks and valleys of the more than 40 years of her ongoing stage, studio, and screen career. The book steers clear of dry biography, in that it is interspersed with entertaining essays that capture the effect her life and career have had on fans throughout the years. This book is a must-read for anyone with an appreciation for popular culture over the last half century.