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A review by beverleefernandez
The Lost Supreme: The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballard by Peter Benjaminson
3.0
If I could, I'd give The Lost Supreme 3 1/2 stars.
The Supremes are one of the greatest "girl" trios to sing in my opinion. I read Mary Wilson's account a long time ago & have always wondered "what about Flo?" Reading Flo's biography made me feel a range of emotions: glad that her story is available to the masses, sad that she went through such an ordeal after being fired, angry that she let others take advantage of her & that the powers that be felt there was no wrong in their actions.
Flo's story is so short, I can't help but wonder if there's more to it. Probably none of my business, but...
Biographies are different to critique. I tend to be a details type of person & reading such a short life story really accentuates the meaning of lost. 30-anything is too young to pass away & knowing Flo only shared a small portion of her talent in a few years is a loss for all Motown fans.
Rest in Heaven Ms. Ballard.
The Supremes are one of the greatest "girl" trios to sing in my opinion. I read Mary Wilson's account a long time ago & have always wondered "what about Flo?" Reading Flo's biography made me feel a range of emotions: glad that her story is available to the masses, sad that she went through such an ordeal after being fired, angry that she let others take advantage of her & that the powers that be felt there was no wrong in their actions.
Flo's story is so short, I can't help but wonder if there's more to it. Probably none of my business, but...
Biographies are different to critique. I tend to be a details type of person & reading such a short life story really accentuates the meaning of lost. 30-anything is too young to pass away & knowing Flo only shared a small portion of her talent in a few years is a loss for all Motown fans.
Rest in Heaven Ms. Ballard.