This Is It - Marvelous......And Getting Better

by Melba Moore, Kevin Taylor

Melba Moore, a Tony Award winning, 3x Grammy nominee, has starred in the Broadway musicals “Hair”, “Purlie!”, “Timbuktu!” and “Les Miserables”. Her countless hits include “You Stepped Into My Life,” “Read My Lips,” “Fallin’” and “This Is It.” She’s been a global success for over fifty years and now has a new book, which shares her strategies for longevity.

This Is It – Marvelous…And Getting Better takes the reader on the highs and lows of Melba’s career. The entertainment veteran shares how she had to pivot time and again, especially in an industry that didn’t always know what to do with the massive voice within her petite being.

From Harlem to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the book, Melba moves from wining the esteemed Tony Award for “Purlie!” to continually transitioning to discover what’s next in her career. In the roller coaster ride in life, she’s done it all and never backed down from a challenge.

For the reader seeking motivation during moments of giving up, Melba’s This Is It – Marvelous….And Getting Better is the right book for the right time. The story of an icon overcoming the odds and getting better, day by day.

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2025

Reviews

[Jasmine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I ditched my January tbr to read this book because Melba Moore was the ONE I listened to and measured my ability to sing against at the age of 11. She could sing, deliver a positive message, and hold a note! When I heard that she would soon be visiting my small hometown to promote this book, I wanted in. What Melba Moore is not, is a writer. I was so disappointed in the writing and lack of editing in this book. Aside from bad writing, the book was like a long resume with a few life lessons sprinkled here and there. While I wouldn't recommend this book, I'm glad I was able to read it in support of a childhood idol of mine!

[Warren Friedman · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a poorly written, self published book that