By reading this book, your desire to learn Scripture will deepen, and you will fall in love with the Word of God. Founder of the Motown empire, Gordy has written a revealing autobiography dealing with the interplay between his private life and his recording and motion picture ventures. Motown Magic Coloring Book: A Cool Coloring Book To Relax And Refresh With Various ... Up from Slavery: The Autobiography of Booker T. Washington. Michael Jackson would have made him a richer man, big mistake Berry. In 1988, he sold Motown to MCA for $61 million. I loved reading it, it's a great story wit a twisted ending. begins with a life-changing event.“Four years ago,” she writes, “married to the father of my three children, I … I didn't expect too much from the book, as autobiographies are notoriously boring and self-aggrandizing. I don't know why but I will just give this genre a miss from now on, other genres give me more satisfaction, I was just glad to get through this. Please try your request again later. A compact, lay audience friendly book on one of the more controversial topics within the church today, People to be Loved has plenty to say to both affirming and traditional Christians. A lot of these stories I'd heard, but not from Berry Gordy himself. According to the legend, there is a thread which ties two souls that are meant to be together forever. Say what you want about Berry Gordy. Although Berry is continually trying to correct the impression that he was a dictator of Motown Records, he probably was, and this is still a fun book to read, if you like that music, and want to hear about how it came to be. I found it very entertaining. 5 words -Passionate -Awe -Romance -MARICHAT!!!!! As you have probably realised by now, at least if you’ve been reading the blog this week, I think Preston Sprinkle’s new book, People To Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just An Issue, is excellent. I have followed the author’s blogs on the subject and listened to him talk about the project for a while now. To win his favor, he wrote a book, The Prince, outlining the best ways to rule a principality and hold onto power. Recommended for most public libraries. More! I loved the pictures in the book, the word art, and the overall layout. From Detroit to Hollywood, here is the story of the music great who changed American popular culture with artists such as Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, the Jacksons, Stevie Wonder, and more. Cris Ferreira has worked with Information Technology … After adapting this process to his record company, Detroit was known for being Motown. More life reflections from the bestselling author on themes of societal captivity and the catharsis of personal freedom. nothing that we really didn't already know, Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013. Slowly his influence would captivate me as he discovered the genius of Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. White in 1959, that "little book" is back again with more White updatings. I've been to Hitsville, and this should make you. Be Free., Chapter Two Go Private before You Go Public, Chapter Three Walking the Halls, Chapter Four Lunch, Chapter Five Being Yourself Even If Everyone Doesn't Like You, Motown is the greatest collection of contemporary music ever created. Please try again. This is a true story about Charlotte and Louise and their journey through youth being neglected and mistreated by their mothers during the Great Depression, their relationships, and parenthood. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Being loved by others can be very easy; you just have to know how! Also, I didn't realize Berry Gordy had such a love affair with Diana Ross. Well done Berry. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. ]-David Szatmary, Univ. Motown is the greatest collection of contemporary music ever created. Although Berry is continually trying to correct the impression that he was a dictator of Motown Records, he probably was, and this is still a fun book to read, if you like that music, and want to hear about how it came to be. A good read for all the Tamla Motown fans out there on how he built the business up to the behemoth it became, Although he tends to deal with only certain artists that graced this label from the many, you still get the feeling it is a very one sided account most of the time and I am sure he could have spilled a few more beans on all the shenanigans that went on in Detroit and LA. He here recounts how, in 1959 with a $800 loan from his family, he started the label he ultimately expanded into an entertainment empire, despite the racial prejudices he and his staff encountered. A substantive, reasonably candid memoir from the founder of Detroit's legendary Motown Records, creator of the soundtrack of the '60s. This book profiles the life and legacy of one of America's most influential soul singers, and how her career impacted subsequent generations. Whether you believe what's. It was there in a lonely room reading words painting, I can see why this book would be the inspiration for the hit Broadway show, Motown. Published October 1st 1994 by Warner Books (NY). It would make a fantastic gift for a young woman who seeks to walk more closely with the Lord. ``I never gave a damn what else it was called.'' I have to finally admit that this genre of books is not for me. Berry is a very interesting person with a terrific way to tell his story which is super funny, insightful and honest. With humor, frankness and touching insight, the genius producer behind the Motown sound breaks his silence and sets the record straight in this fascinating personal account of his incredible life and times. From the jungles of Cambodia and a chance encounter with a local medicine woman comes Be(loved), poet Dakota Adan’s debut collection of poems, tracing the epic question of what it means to be loved. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014. Motown Magic Activity Book: Many Funny Activities To Boost Kids' Solving Problem Sk... Motown Magic Coloring Book: Many Designs Of Motown Magic For Relaxation And Stress ... Harriet Tubman: Explore the Legacy of The Underground Railroad Conductor from Begin... As founder and president of Motown Records, Gordy launched and developed the careers of many of the most talented pop musicians of our day, including Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. To be loved: the music, the magic, the memories of Motown: an autobiography User Review - Not Available - Book Verdict. This is the first review I've written on Goodreads and let me preface it by saying Berry Gordy is my biggest hero of all-times, so it will be extremely biased. I think Berry Gordy has managed to pull off a highly readable account of one of the world's most remarkable music stories. Privately published by Strunk of Cornell in 1918 and revised by his student E. B. In To Be Loved, you get it from the horse's mouth. I will always love Motown music - how can you not? This is the first review I've written on Goodreads and let me preface it by saying Berry Gordy is my biggest hero of all-times, so it will be extremely biased. There are several Motown books out there, but this is one of its essential chapters. All I want is to be loved [Book 1] Fanfiction. .For Hagberg Fisher, there is value in reaching out to others, in showing one’s soft belly. They didn't even have to be human, which was fortunate. In her third book, Doyle (Love Warrior, 2016, etc.) Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017. good auto bio of BG, jr. and decent stories of the early days. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2018. Learn more about the program. To be loved by others is a very complicated task to fulfill. Unfortunately, this book has the same feel as Diana Ross' "Secrets of a Sparrow", which was also more fluff PR than anything else. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. This is a great book! Knowledgeable music fans will spot some selective recall on Gordy's part--he glosses over widespread resentment of Ross in particular--but for the most part he is frank about tensions within Motown and convincing in his rebuttal of charges that the company exploited its artists financially. Charlotte and Louise struggle with love in their home life and in their love life, feeling like they have never really experienced true love. Author tour. I had to be 6 yrs-9 yrs old at the time. There's a problem loading this menu right now. please sign up It was good to read Berry’s side though I do feel Motown would have continued if he had allowed artists to write their own music. Dr. John Townsend lays out the foundation you need in order to stop running from issues in your life, deal with pain in a very healthy manner, and then experience the gratification of passing that love on. To see what your friends thought of this book, It was informative, and gave great insight into the inner workings of Motown, by the one who could convey it all best, Berry Gordy. A personal account of Motown Records details its incredible recording artists--Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, among others--as well as the gossip, rumors, and myths surrounding it and the life and loves of the man who brought it all together. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Grand Central Pub; First Edition (October 1, 1994). If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Fiction & … Citing civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and the auto assembly lines as inspirations, Gordy charts the rise of the Motown hit machine, which manufactured a close-knit stable of well-groomed African American performers-including the Supremes, the Temptations, and the Jackson 5-who brought a gospel-based pop to white America during the Sixties and Seventies. Anne Paulk, homosexuality, living in a gray world, people to be loved, Preston Sprinkle, same sex attraction, The Gospel Coalition Preston Sprinkle April 07, 2016 anne paulk, book review, gay, homosexuality, people to be loved, same sex attraction, The gospel coalition Comment They leave home and become burlesque dancers. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2019, One of the very best autobiographies I have read. Nice getting the back story on the Motown company and the many stars that I grew up dancing and singing to, and still enjoy. Overall, I loved this book and advice you to pick it for a good time. A fair amount of time is also devoted to his active love life; he had eight children with five different women, including one with Diana Ross, the supreme Supreme he calls ``my star...my leading lady.'' To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar, All You Need to Know About the Music Business: 10th Edition. If you haven't heard of record-smashing singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, is there any hope for you? Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016. Preston Sprinkle (PhD, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. of Washington, Seattl. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, ©1976 (OCoLC)762089870 I'm glad I did, because I really enjoyed it. Just finished. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Though offering little new information, this believable and highly readable account of the most successful African American- owned entertainment operation will be requested by Motown fans. Featuring writing from all four Beatles, contemporary critics and music historians, this is an essential volume for every music fan. His machine created phenomenal music and his genius found a way to play and sell that music to the whole world. . On his part, though, the 56-year-old Gordy is blithely generous to all: "I've seen how important family always was to me, whether it was the family I grew up with, the Motown family or my family today of eight children and ten grandchildren." #marichat #wattys2016 We believe the words prophets wrote in the Bible because men deemed them inspired by the almighty. Ian Woodhead. All he wanted was someone to love him. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Five of the best book quotes about to be loved #1 “Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved, that is, we demand something (love) from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company.” Who else has sold more than 200 million... With humor, frankness and touching insight, the genius producer behind the Motown sound breaks his silence and sets the record straight in this fascinating personal account of his incredible life and times. Unable to add item to List. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys great writing. I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Gordy's life story. Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017. I Loved It! GENRE. A great, hard-to-put-down book which he wrote -- it's not a "written with the help of another author" publication. From the jungles of Cambodia and a chance encounter with a local medicine woman comes Be(loved), poet Dakota Adan’s debut collection of poems, tracing the epic question of what it means to be loved. Always treat others how you want to be treated. I was pleasantly surprised by the book. I would recommend this book to every fan of Motown music. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. He ends with the sale of Motown in 1988. I hold Berry Gordy in high reverence. [Lynne Collins] COVID-19 Resources. Excitement Jackie Wilson", I wasn't even aware then that Berry would begin affecting my love of music. (review of free book) WendyB reviewed on Feb. 26, 2011 I teared up a couple of times. Reading this book did not disappoint me. Enjoyed it immensely. I rated it four stars because I didn't like the swearing especially in the earlier part, but I realise it was usually used in context to recreate the atmosphere. After attending the musical, Motown, I decided to read this book. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I loved this book, don’t often re read books but will make an exception with this. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Summing up, People to be loved is an excellent book, that I consider a must-read for every christian. The true-life tale of a man of boundless imagination and energy, Barnum's autobiography embodies the spirit of America's most exciting boom years. Every heart deserves a voice. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Gordy opens in 1988, as he agonizes over the sale of his independent company to conglomerate giant MCA, but quickly flashes back to the period everyone wants to read about: Motown's Golden Age, 19601970, when Gordy and his crack team of songwriters, producers, and studio musicians (many of them affectionately portrayed here) created a series of brilliant pop records--from ``My Girl'' to ``Where Did Our Love Go'' to ``I Heard It Through the Grapevine''--that made artists like the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, and the Jackson Five famous. Motown Magic Activity Book: Different Joyous And Relaxing Activities Featuring Scra... Long and Winding Road: The Greatest Beatles Stories Ever Told. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Photos. [This should complement the regrettably out-of-print story of Motown, Berry, Me and Motown by Raynoma Gordy Singleton, Gordy's wife and business partner.-Ed. 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