I don't care much for autobiographies/memoirs; I prefer biographies over them. Why? Biographies are always, or most always, more objective (believe it or not, some people when writing their autobiography or memoir tell untruths to make themselves look as good as possible. ha). But, this autobiography by Berry Gordy might be an exception--he is bound to relate in the book some priceless stories about some of the great singers that he "discovered" and/or helped to succeed.
To Be Loved. By Berry Gordy. Rated 4 stars from 52 reviews at the present moment. Digital list(?) price $9.99; Kindle price now
$1.99. RosettaBooks, publisher.445 pages.
http://www.amazon.com/Be-Loved-Berry...ds=To+Be+Loved.
Book Description
If you love the music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, or Smokey Robinson, you will love Berry Gordy’s life story. Founder of Motown, Gordy was instrumental in launching the careers of these and many other popular musicians, singers and songwriters.
In this candid autobiography, Gordy gives an authentic personal account of his career—from the inception of his label, founded with $800 borrowed from his family, to the development of an entertainment empire sold to MCA for $61 million. Along the way, Gordy and his artists faced racism and both personal and professional challenges—and overcame them to leave an indelible mark on American popular culture.
To Be Loved is the inspiration for Motown: The Musical, which opened on Broadway in April 2013.