The lost supreme book the indianapolis public library. The late great florence ballard with images famous. The lost supreme the life of dreamgirl florence ballard by. Oct 01, 2009 richard benjamins book, the lost supreme. The lost supreme the life of dreamgirl florence ballard. The tumultuous life of motowns first superstar, the story of motown, and, with david anderson, investigative reporting. Near those starstobe, other bodies, too low in mass ever to reach starhood, also began to form. After being removed from the supremes in 1967, ballard tried an unsuccessful. June 30, 1943 february 22, 1976 was an american singer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard, mary wells.
A lot of details were included in this book and it was interesting at the end of the book where her birth certificate as well as her death certificate and coroners report were reproduced. Now, ballard youve done wrong and thats why youre lost. In the months before she died, florence ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the most successful female vocal group. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard, was absolutely fascinating. But in the months before she died, flo told her own side of the supremes storyand the story of her entire lifeto peter benjaminson, who recorded flos words on tape. In the months before she died, florence ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the most successful female vocal group in historythe supremestold her own, isbn 9781556527050 buy the the lost supreme. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard as an etextbook and get instant access. He has written numerous articles for the detroit free press and atlanta journalconstitution among others. Peter benjaminson 77 explores the man behind the sensation. Recorded on tape, flo shed light on all areas of her life, including th.
The life of dreamgirl florence ballard, page 169 it was the only image of the funeral most people saw, making the occasion an emblem of dianas starhood rather than a celebration of florences life and a. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard april 1, 2008, lawrence hill books. A study of florence ballard and the supremes, who cooperated in the writing of the lost supreme. This is a tumultuous and heartbreaking story of a worldfamous performer whose life ended at the age of 32 as a lonely. Peter benjaminson sheds light on various areas of florence ballard s life, including the surprising identity of the man by whom she was raped prior to entering the music business, the details of her lovehate. Super freak by peter benjaminson overdrive rakuten. Peter benjaminson sheds light on various areas of florence ballards life, including the surprising identity of the man by whom she was raped prior to entering the music business, the details of her lovehate. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard by peter benjaminson overview in the months before she died, florence ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the most successful female vocal group in historythe supremestold her own side of the story. The guernsey literary and potato peel pie society seems a bit twee at firstthe kind of cozy read best enjoyed by anglophiles with a penchant for tea and scones. By 1960, they were working as background singers at motown records. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard, detailed musician pamela brandt of the deadly nightshade, who performed with ballard, recollection of seeing her come alive on stage. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard the supreme florence ballard book by peterson benjaminson note. In that way, it can be triggering to someone who is in the depths of this illness and is on the struggling end of things, because theres mentions of many triggering things.
Born in detroit in 1943, florence ballard cofounded the primettes in 1959 with diana ross. Indeed, if it werent for the renewed interest in ballard one of the original supremes and, according to widespread testimony, the girl groups strongest singerthis new book might. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard link read online download. The lost supreme the life of dreamgirl florence ballard pt1.
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With vitalsource, you can save up to compared to print. But in the months before she died, flo told her own side of the supremes storyand the story of her entire life to peter benjaminson, who recorded flos words on tape. In the months before she died, florence ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the most successful female vocal group in history the supremestold her own, isbn 9781556527050 buy the the lost supreme. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard online books in format pdf. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard and read the lost supreme. Only florence ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the group, remained silent. The lost supreme ebook by peter benjaminson rakuten kobo. Ballard was the founding member of the popular motown vocal female group the supremes. Before diana ross or any other motown star, there was wells.
A book length portrait of the best singer in motowns biggest group, delivered three decades after her death. Jul 22, 2019 the lost supreme by peter benjaminson. The lost supreme the life of dreamgirl florence ballard book. Kudos and thanks to mary wilson, whose 1986 book dreamgirl. Of the three original membersdiana ross, mary wilson, and florence ballardtwo told their life stories in bestselling books. Peter benjaminson 77 is also the author of the lost supreme. Because much of this book was comprised of florence s actual recorded words, there was a certain intimacy designed by the author that made me feel as if i were experiencing the events of her life as i read about them. This is the first book to tell the complete story of marys courageous life from childhood through the height of. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard, the story of motown, and coauthor of investigative reporting.
Florence ballard isnt exactly the lost supreme anymore. Because much of this book was comprised of florences actual recorded words, there was a certain intimacy designed by the author that made me feel as if i were experiencing the events of her life as i read about them. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lost supreme. Florence ballard, known to her friends as flo or blondie, died in 1976. Pdf the lost supreme the life of dreamgirl florence ballard. Read the lost supreme the life of dreamgirl florence ballard by peter benjaminson available from rakuten kobo. From journalist and motown chronicler benjaminson the lost supreme. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard kindle edition by benjaminson, peter. The guernsey literary and potato peel pie society aarp the. I wanted to read this book to get the real deal about flo after leaving the internationally known, iconic group.
The life of dreamgirl florence ballard ebook written by peter benjaminson. My life as a supreme began the telling of the florence ballard saga. In that way, it can be triggering to someone who is in the depths of this illness and is on the struggling end of things, because theresmore yes. Independent publishing groupthe supremes were the most successful female vocal group in history.
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. Ballard sang on 16 top 40 singles with the group, including ten numberone hits. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard by peter benjaminson overview in the months before she died, florence ballard, the spunky teenager who founded the most successful female vocal group in history the supremestold her own side of the story. Born in detroit in 1943, florence ballard cofounded the primettes in 1959 with diana ross and mary wilson. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard benjaminson, peter on. Indeed, if it werent for the renewed interest in ballardone of the original supremes and, according to widespread testimony, the. A tip of the hat to flos sister maxine ballard, who published the true story of florence ballard in 2007. Feb 22, 2017 a chapter from peter benjaminsons 2008 book the lost supreme. Ballard sang on 16 top forty singles with the group, including ten numberone hits. A chapter from peter benjaminsons 2008 book the lost supreme.
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