Sharrie Williams, author of the Maybelline Story has written a really wonderful book! Its an amazing story of once upon a time in America, where great desire, ambition and dreams overcome great adversity and obstacles. There is spirit, triumph mixed with tragedy as a company grows from nothing to world prominence in its industry. Written in an engaging, personal way so that as you read it, you are drawn in, and feel like you are right there with the family.
Maybelline (both the products and the story) interacted and evolved through the major cultural and dynamic historic events in American history and deeply it impacted everything from legendary Hollywood movie stars to every day working people's lives throughout so many generations. And there is an eternal verity that comes through as a constant theme: when you make a woman feel beautiful, there is a profound effect on everyone around her.
Sharrie tells the story in a compelling way that makes it come alive, and also creates new stories that grow naturally from the main one." Larry Crandell, Santa Barbara California.
5.0 out of 5 starsHow an accidental invention
created a new concept of beautyByKatzi44on January 15, 2018Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseAbsolutely fascinating story of the
creation and growth of a new product
category by the family behind
Maybelline. It has everything from family politics,
old Hollywood glamour and the
beginnings of brand development.
I can see a very successful mini series
or major motion picture based on this
absorbing book filled with fabulous
characters.4.0 out of 5 starsThe Maybelline Story and Spirited
Family Dynasty Family behind itByGmaiselon January 1, 2018Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseFound this a fascinating story of love,
greed, infidelity, and perseverance in
building a brand at times against all odds. The family dynamics were
fraught with jealousy, but the family
eventually came through for each other. Couldn't put the book down.Roche Maisel4.0 out of 5 starsFour StarsByBrusson January 12, 2018Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseInteresting family.
5.0 out of 5 starsafter reading the Bettencourt
affair about L'Oreal, this family was a
group of angels. very insightful.ByAmazon Customeron December 16,
2017Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseAmericana, story behind the products,
image, image, image. be careful what
you wish form you might get it,
fascinating story5.0 out of 5 starsFive StarsBylynle, inc.on April 2, 2018Format: Paperback|Verified PurchaseOur most recent book club selection.
Interesting and entertaining.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive StarsByYoMon March 15, 2018Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseVery interesting history of Maybelline
products. Had no idea how the product
was developed
