Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams

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Another great review of The Maybelline Story from a guys point of view




By James Pringle.

I just wanted to let you know that your book captivated my attention, from beginning to end.The Maybelline Story, your family history, is a mixture of joy and sadness, complete with a full array of emotions, as well as plenty of adventure and drama to stimulate the imagination.

Throughout your book, I drew mental pictures of locations and events which you eloquently described.  The photos in your book helped to complete my mental images of your family.  While reading your book it was as if I were watching a movie of "The Maybelline Story" in my mind.

In fact, I would be very surprised if "The Maybelline Story" is not someday showing in theaters as a full-length movie or as a  mini-series on TV.  Indeed.  

Read how a fluke turned into a simple product, and how it turned into an international sensation and empire. Follow their families lives for One Hundred years.


The Maybelline Story starts a century ago and takes you though the interesting life of founder Tom Lyle Williams and his fascinating family as he climbs his way to achieving the all American dream. Cross country, it will take you from Chicago to Hollywood, mingling with the who's who in each era and location.

The Maybelline Story is one that has left a lasting impression upon America, yet not many realize just how vital a role the cosmetic brand has played in shaping idealism today.  The obsession with perfection is widely seen throughout Hollywood, as it was nearly 100 years ago.  However, the obsession at that time did not reach the rest of society as it has today.  Early cosmetic developers, such as founder Tom Lyle Williams of the Maybelline Co. brought cosmetics to the everyday woman, pushing the idea that every woman, young and old, regardless of class, can obtain glamour and beauty with a simple swish of the eyes.  That’s where Maybelline got its start.  Developed in a time where women were breaking away from being modest and obedient housewives, and starting to seek their right as legal voters and equals in society.


The story captivates all audiences by its incredible survival through economic, social, and personal turmoil.  The Maybelline Story takes you on a journey through 20th century America, and into the 21st century, where Maybelline thrives as a billion-dollar Icon, the world’s largest cosmetic brand.  For Tom Lyle, the journey was not easy, as the brand tears his family and their world apart, yet brings them together to re-discover what they had before they had millions.....each other. 

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on November 30, 2017
Good story......
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on November 16, 2017
This is an interesting story, much more about the family than the Maybelline business. But there are some interesting characters in the family. There was also some good material on how the company was started.
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on October 27, 2017
Not what I expected at all!! It was an eye opener for sure. Good read!
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on October 23, 2017
To think a young man of 19 started Maybelline! The history, the family, the way the company stayed family owned for so many years and the way Maybelline adapted and grew into what it is today is fantastic. All beginning with one very young mans dream, and desire to always take care of his family. No matter what.
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on October 23, 2017
A good read. Well written, and kept my interest. The characters were bigger than life, and their stories well formed. Good job Ms. Sharrie!
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on October 21, 2017
Excellent book about a very young entrepreneur and his vision. His employees would consist of his family. What's great about the book is that you step into each person's life. The Depression, Wars, family joy and sorrow saw them through and added to Tom Lyles success.
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on October 17, 2017
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on October 13, 2017
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The book takes you through so many historical events - events that shaped our world and women's lives.
Read it!

Published 3 months ago by Jane Jenkins


Fascinating story of the first family of cosmetics. Sublime, tragic yet triumphant tale of three generations of the
 Maybelline Dynasty. Arguably every woman has tried the cosmetics. This is a fascinating, cautionary tale of 
a iconoclastic American family.
on July 4, 2017
Loved it! I couldn't put it down! Loved the Hollywood history and glamour! The family drama was more than I
 could've imagined!

on June 7, 2017
I REALLY enjoyed this book. We are all familiar with Maybelline and it's wonderful products. It was fascinating to
 read about how the company was founded and the people involved in it. The story was developed really well and
 the characters were also developed well. I really recommend this book. It is a fascinating read.


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