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Summary: Disappointment
Review: The reason I didn't care for this book may partially be my fault--I did not realize it was an essay instead of a biography. But the rest of the reason is on this author--this book was pretty much fact-based, reasons for songs were thrown out sporadically, Tammy Terrell's name was all over the place but the beatings were danced around (and one speaker even plugged her own book--why is that even in there?) and the author went on a history lesson through Motown with other artists. The organization was terrible, there was no set subject pattern, and it was a dry read. I ended up just skimming the book after page 20.
And as big a fan as I am of R. Kelly, I did NOT want to read about HIM in a book with Marvin Gaye on the cover. It's like the author forgot who he was writing about through half the book; he starts talking about the Supremes, Gordy, R. Kelly, James Brown; stick to the man on the cover!
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Summary: Props to Brother Dyson
Review: this Book truly captures the Genius&complexites that were Marvin Gaye.hard for me to believe it's been 20 years since His death.it seems just like yesterday.this Book touches on all aspects of Marvin Gaye&adds so much more in terms of detail&depth.this is a Must read&it keeps you reading all the way through.a Must Have.
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Summary: ffff
Review: this guy thinks he met tupac marvin and others but the guy just needs money and its sad he makes up alot of stories that even tupacs family says are not true.
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Summary: Analyzing Marvin....
Review: Upon fist glance, one would think this was another of many biographies on the legend that is, Marvin Gaye. This is not a biography however, but an analytical look at the life of Mr. Gaye; what made him do what he did, sing what he sang, and feel the way he felt. In an essence, Mr. Dyson disects events in Marvin's life to show what it was that made Marvin tick; what made him fall in love with the women that he fell in love with, and what made him rebel.This book has surprises- one in particular that we all wondered about for some time. There is also an interesting parallel made between Marvin and another modern day singer, R. Kelly, that will surprise some readers. There are references to other Marvin Gaye biographies (Divided Soul by David Ritz; My Brother, Marvin Gaye by Frankie Gaye; and Trouble Man by Steve Turner, just to name a few), which are good for the readers who haven't read many books on Marvin, or want to know more about him outside of his music. Michael Eric Dyson did a good job on bringing forth the "inner" Marvin, and revealing sides to him that weren't often documented prior to the release of this book. A wonderful read for the die hard Marvin fan- such as myself- and those who want to know more about the spirit behind the music.
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Summary: Analyzing Marvin....
Review: Upon fist glance, one would think this was another of many biographies on the legend that is, Marvin Gaye. This is not a biography however, but an analytical look at the life of Mr. Gaye; what made him do what he did, sing what he sang, and feel the way he felt. In an essence, Mr. Dyson disects events in Marvin's life to show what it was that made Marvin tick; what made him fall in love with the women that he fell in love with, and what made him rebel. This book has surprises- one in particular that we all wondered about for some time. There is also an interesting parallel made between Marvin and another modern day singer, R. Kelly, that will surprise some readers. There are references to other Marvin Gaye biographies (Divided Soul by David Ritz; My Brother, Marvin Gaye by Frankie Gaye; and Trouble Man by Steve Turner, just to name a few), which are good for the readers who haven't read many books on Marvin, or want to know more about him outside of his music. Michael Eric Dyson did a good job on bringing forth the "inner" Marvin, and revealing sides to him that weren't often documented prior to the release of this book. A wonderful read for the die hard Marvin fan- such as myself- and those who want to know more about the spirit behind the music.
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Summary: CONGRATS. TO MICHAEL ERIC DYSON.
Review: Very good, insightful and of much knowledge and value.
An excellent read.
Marvin Gaye was a genius.
Although tormented, Marvin Gaye was gifted and brillant; and the unique music talents of Gaye are truly missed by me, and
so many others. Hats off to Mr. Dyson, for a job well-done.
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