It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy

Margena A. Christian
Grand Central Publishing

Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder.

That’s the world we would live in had it not been for Sylvia Moy, a woman whose legacy has been carefully tucked away within the annals of music history—until now. It’s No Wonder examines the groundbreaking career of the pioneer who battled sexism and broke down barriers to become Motown’s first certified female in-house songwriter and producer.

Meticulously researched and fiercely feminist, It’s No Wonder is a historical corrective that restores Sylvia Moy to her rightful place at the forefront of music history.

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