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More than 40 years ago, three girls from the Detroit projects made the world 'Stop!' and take notice of their fresh harmonies and classy style. Cultivated by the Motown star machine, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard popped onto the charts with hits like 'Baby Love' and 'Where Did Our Love Go' and made the Supremes not only a household name, but rock and roll legends. The story of their journey to fame is one that fairy tales are made of--complete with battles, tragedies, and triumphs. It's a story that only one of the founders of this talented trio is able or willing to share with the world. In Dreamgirls & Supreme Faith: My Life as a Supreme, Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson boldly brings to life all the intimate details of the group's struggle to top the charts. This is the first book to tell the complete story of Mary's courageous life from childhood through the height of the Supremes, to the turn of the century. This beautiful paperback edition combines the best-selling Dreamgirls with the sequel, Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together, for the first time in one volume. The new afterword brings Mary's intriguing story up to date with details on..._ The tragic car accident that claimed her son's life _ The death of her mother, Johnnie Mae, and her dear friend, Mary Wells _ Becoming a grandmother _ Making her peace with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross _ Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The Supremes wonderful music isn't the only thing to remain in the public's mind. Diana Ross' push for dominance in the trio has become legendary. Mary Wilson speaks candidly about Ross' tactics to latch onto Berry Gordy, and force her will on the group's activities. For example, while on the early tours, Diana would threaten to call Gordy from the road if the men on the bus didn't behave to her approval. She also openly pushed for Flo's removal from the group. Wilson also openly shares her thoughts on ...The group's never-ending battle to get support from Berry Gordy and Motown Records _ Working and associating with music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and the Beatles _ The struggle to keep the Supremes on the charts after Diana left the group _ Her memorable romances with Tom Jones, Flip Wilson, Steve McQueen, and Duke Fakir of the Four Tops Dreamgirls & Supreme Faith will captivate anyone who has enjoyed the Supremes in the last 40 years, or anyone else looking for a glimpse into the complex entertainment industry. Not only does Wilson openly share her life story, she gives insight into the changing world of the music business. It is a dramatic look at the most popular female singing group of all time. Finally, the complete story can be told in one volume for the world to read. Here is the Supremes' story_complete with no holds barred.
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Mary Wilson is a living legend as the co-founder of the world-renowned Supremes. Wilson is the only original Supreme carrying on the group's legacy to this day. Embarking on her 40th year in the music business, Wilson is still touring extensively and expanding her horizons. She recently made her first acting appearance in Lifetime's 'Jackie's Back,' featuring Jennifer Lewis and Tim Curry. Wilson is the mother of three and a proud grandmother. She lives in New York City.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mary Wilson's 'Dreamgirl And Supreme Faith' presents her original 'Dreamgirl' book (covering the Supremes early childhood through to Diana Ross's decision to leave the group) with a later volume which brings the story of her life right up to the date of the book's publishing (1999).
While there has been a lot of speculation about the book's contents especially in relation to the portrayal of Diana Ross, Mary actually writes in a very honest and evenly balanced way in regards to all aspects of her life, career and relationships.
The main lesson her book teaches the reader is that fame and celebrity doesn't necessary equate to wealth and happiness and those things that often bring success can also prove most problematic, also. It is true that a number of her friends and associates (in particular Diana Ross and Berry Gordy) don't come out of this book too well but perhaps if there is a measure of bitterness directed towards them it's well tempered and within the context of all other aspects of her life. The information surrounding the demise of Florence Ballard is especially enlightening as are the the stories surrounding the later changes in the Supremes line up, contract issues, Mary's unhappy marriage and her son's tragic death.
The book's subheading could be 'All That Glitter's Isn't Golden' because that appears to be its main message.
It's not a sensationally written autobiography and there doesn't appear to be any intention to deliberately blacken any celebrity's name as has sometimes been suggested - it's just written from the heart. This book's a fascinating read which all Supremes fans (and a few general music fans) should find interesting and informative.
Highly recommended.
While there has been a lot of speculation about the book's contents especially in relation to the portrayal of Diana Ross, Mary actually writes in a very honest and evenly balanced way in regards to all aspects of her life, career and relationships.
The main lesson her book teaches the reader is that fame and celebrity doesn't necessary equate to wealth and happiness and those things that often bring success can also prove most problematic, also. It is true that a number of her friends and associates (in particular Diana Ross and Berry Gordy) don't come out of this book too well but perhaps if there is a measure of bitterness directed towards them it's well tempered and within the context of all other aspects of her life. The information surrounding the demise of Florence Ballard is especially enlightening as are the the stories surrounding the later changes in the Supremes line up, contract issues, Mary's unhappy marriage and her son's tragic death.
The book's subheading could be 'All That Glitter's Isn't Golden' because that appears to be its main message.
It's not a sensationally written autobiography and there doesn't appear to be any intention to deliberately blacken any celebrity's name as has sometimes been suggested - it's just written from the heart. This book's a fascinating read which all Supremes fans (and a few general music fans) should find interesting and informative.
Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. Mary Wilson writes with honesty and admits her own failings i see it as a book about personal growth as well as an account of the supremes.I don't see it as a Diana Ross bashing she is just giving her opinion on the way things happened, i think it is balanced. I think the book is well written, engaging and brave. I have met Mary Wilson and she was a lovely, friendly lady. I wish Miss Wilson all the luck for the future because she has worked hard for it and deserves great things.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Be warned, Supremes fans, you will never be able to hear one of their records again without thinking of this book once you have read it. In fact you may curse the day you did so.
It is a thrilling, unputdownable five-star read for the most part. Just occasionally, however, you will find that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword - and lodged firmly between the shoulder blades of Diana Ross. As a fan, you will feel like you have been kicked in the stomach. Dreamgirl's original 1986 publication met with huge success in the USA, where Ross's chart career came to an immediate end with not even that year's UK number one "Chain Reaction" reaching the top 50 in America. Coincidence?
Mary Wilson is a fabulous solo entertainer, a candidate - on stage at least and hopefully on her upcoming brand new CD from Holland-Dozier-Holland's label - for the title of my "very favourite". As anyone who saw her performing the pick of the Motown catalogue in the 2000 UK tour of "Dancing In The Streets" will testify, the Supremes should have had at least two, and probably three lead singers. It is a pity that Miss Wilson's greatest solo commercial achievement is likely to be this book, republished here with its sequel, Supreme Faith.
In the latter, Mary recalls how Diana reacted to her presence after the publication of the former and you have to ask yourself, "is it any wonder?"
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Loved it! loved the sections about flo!
i loved this book so much that all i did for the 2-3 months it took for me too read it was, well read! Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by jack
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i wish mary wilson would stop slagging diana of.mary was only ever going to be a backing singer.when will she realise that if it wasnt for diana she wouldnt be were she is today
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by K. Greensmith
A victim or not?
I've been a Supremes fan since 1964. As far as Ms. Wilson is concerned, it's always someone else's fault. It's Diana Ross and Jean Terrell's voices on all those hits. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2009 by T. J. WILSON
What Book?
Still I haven't received delivery of this book and now you asking for review? Bloody cheek.
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Gary G. Lewis
excellent "must have" for any Motown fan
This book tells the story of Mary Wilsons time with the Supremes and later when she diversifies into many different creative areas. A gritty story of hardship, and success. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2001
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