Diana Ross

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Publisher

Citadel Press Books

Page Count

540

Published

Diana Ross

A Biography

Profiles the legendary icon, temperamental superstar, Civil Rights trailblazer, and mother, delving into all aspects of her life, including her family, her romances, and her career.

Diana Ross – The Biography is now updated with new chapters covering major events in the star’s history such as the presentation of her Kennedy Center Honor in 2007. Taraborrelli also newly analyzes Miss Ross’ participation in this country’s Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, and explores the reasons why she remains relevant in our culture today as a true trailblazer.

“What an opportunity this book presented,” recalled J. Randy Taraborrelli. “This was my third biography of Diana Ross, the first being “Diana” for Doubleday and the second being “Call Her Miss Ross” for Carol Publishing. With this book, I was able to put into proper perspective my views about Diana – my muse for most of my life – in a way that made sense to me as a seasoned biographer. My readers have been on this Motown journey with me for many years and those who love Diana tell me that of my three books, this one is their favorite. I have to admit, I think it’s mine, too.”

From CBS News: Diana Ross is known as much for her unique voice as for her diva attitude. Ross first made her name with the Supremes — the real Dreamgirls — in the 1960s. Forty years later, she is still a force in the music business, despite some well-publicized arrests and other incidents. The recently …

CBS Early Show: Diana Ross Revisited