Unfortunately, wilson fails to make us care very much about what were, in fact, intriguing people and events. Mary wilson also became a new york times bestselling author in 1986 when she released her autobiography, dreamgirl. I can see the similarities and its striking, it makes me want to watch dreamgirls again just to comparecontrast between fiction and real life. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items.
Kudos and thanks to mary wilson, whose 1986 book dreamgirl. My life as a supreme, supremes cofounder mary wilson boldly brings to life all the intimate details of the groups struggle to top the charts. Mary wilson talks about her days with the supremes and moting her book drfeamgirl my life as a supreme 1984. Book and jacket are both in very good condition throughout. The supremes mary wilson on the rich and famous,to promote her book dreamgirl my life as a supreme. Not only great insight into the supremes, but into the entire motown enterprise, and the recording industry as well. This is an intriguing book, a first person account by mary, and it can be read almost as a morality tale. Read the lost supreme by peter benjaminson for free with a 30 day free trial. Mary wilson of the supremes signs copies of her biography, dreamgirl. I think marys book ranks very high on that list because she also.
Ahrgus juilliard the supremes story the dramatic inside look at one of the most enduring show business legends, a real life enactment of the american dream. Sep 29, 2019 wilsons 1986 autobiography, dreamgirl. It was a new york times best seller for months, and remains one of the bestselling rockandroll autobiographies of all time. The book remained on the national bestseller list for months and established a sales record for the genre. The supremes mary wilson talks with phil donahue,about her. I have read other books and have seen many documentaries on the supremes on youtube. May 14, 2020 it was 1986 phil donahue had the number 1 talk show,mary wlison of the supremes,has just released her book dreamgirl my life as a supreme,and mary was his special guest, great interview, dreamgirl. The rise and fall of the motown sound, by nelson george st.
My life as a supreme 9780312219598 by wilson, mary and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available. My life as a supreme is the autobiography of original supremes member mary wilson. She had three children one of whom, rafael, 16, died when the jeep cherokee his mother was driving overturned on. A lifelong resident of jackson, mississippi, morris is the founder and president of the william morris group, an industryleading insurance consulting and marketing firm. Dreamgirl opens with the groups reunion with diana ross that turned into an utter disaster at the 1983 tv special, motown 25. Dreamgirl books, book price comparison at bookstores. My life as a supreme by mary wilson 1986, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It is interesting reading a memoir from of a major group. Ahrgus juilliard the greatest girl group of all time. My life as a supreme at a local detroit bookstore in 1986. Dreamgirl my life as a supreme by mary wilson 1986, hardcover.
Gordys autobiography does a workmanlike job of laying out his life story. My life as a supreme, a record wilson remained with the group following the departures of other original members, florence ballard and diana ross. The title of the book is a reference to dreamgirls, a 1981 broadway musical loosely. The musical that is, the shows narrative thread was written by motown founder berry gordy, based on his 1994 autobiography to be loved. Right up front, shall we establish that not many of us have been losing sleep wondering about. My life as a supreme first edition by wilson, mary isbn. My life as a supreme is a 1986 autobiography that features the. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. This is the first book to tell the complete story of marys courageous life from childhood through the height of the supremes, to the turn of the century. Obviously some of the artist on motown were truly talentedmarvin gaye, stevie wonder, the jackson 5ive, and smoky robinson most of the motown songs sound alike. My life as a supreme had been on my list for some time as i wanted to know more about motown and the comparisons between dreamgirls the movie and the supremes. Wilson has since released three solo albums, five singles and two bestselling autobiographies, dreamgirl. Singer mary wilson pens memoirs that diana ross might rather. My life as a supreme by mary wilson online at alibris.
Oct 17, 1986 dreamgirl, my life as a supreme by mary wilson st. My life as a supreme is a 1986 autobiography that features the memoirs of mary wilson, one of the founding members of motown singing trio the supremes. Wilson found major success once more with her memoir. More than 40 years ago, three girls from the detroit projects made the wo. My life as a supreme by mary wilson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the best anecdotes was how the english invasion chaps, like the beatles, expected the supremes to be urban, hip, edgy types, like current female rappers, or something like that. My life as a supreme hardcover april 3, 1988 by mary wilson author.
Only the most devoted fans of the supremes will not be frustrated by this account of the cinderellalike rise of the popular singing group. Dec 10, 2006 the founding member of the supremes, the alltime bestselling vocal group, is now a bestselling author, after the publication of her memoirs, dreamgirl. Dreamgirl books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. My life as a supreme paperback august 1, 1987 by mary wilson author. Oct 01, 1986 wilson has since released three solo albums, five singles and two bestselling autobiographies, dreamgirl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Condition is very good, but book has writing when you open it. My life as a supreme hardcover october 1, 1986 by mary wilson author. The first biography of motown superstar singer mary wells ever published. The book focused on the early career of the supremes and its success during the 1960s. The supremes mary wilson on the rich and famous,to promote. This book was written in 1986, and mary wilson wrote an updated version dreamgirl and supreme faith, which has an afterward ed in 1999. A story of mary wilson of the supreme s from her childhood through her music years and more.