- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (1 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843174405
- ISBN-13: 978-1843174400
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.3 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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When the world heard the news on 25 June 2009 that Michael Jackson had died, it was both a shocking end to a cruelly curtailed and extraordinary life, and a not unexpected finale to a story that had been shot through with tragedy and darkness since its beginning. From his early success in the Jackson 5 as a young boy to becoming the self-styled King of Pop , Jackson lived his whole life in the limelight. Yet he once described himself as one of the loneliest people in the world and his personal life was a constant source of controversy, culminating in his very public fall from grace with his trial for sexual abuse and astonishing debts of $300 million. Millions of fans were looking forward to the 50 planned comeback concerts which were to be the triumphant happy ending to his story, but he died just weeks before they were due to take place. In this fascinating and eye-opening biography, Chas Newkey-Burden separates the man from the myth, unflinchingly examining the more contentious areas of his life while also celebrating the undeniable achievements of this undisputed musical genius. Michael Jackson Legend will honour the memory of a man who gave so much joy to so many millions around the world.
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Chas Newkey-Burden is the author of a number of acclaimed biographies including, Amy Winehouse ( A brilliant read four out of five , Reveal) and Paris Hilton ( Riveting Reading , The Sun).
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If I known what was in this book, I would not have bought it, ever! A lot of the information in the book comes from tabloids and journalists who are known for their dislike of MJ. I ripped the photo's out of the book and saved the cover image and threw the book itself away. "Just because you read it in a magazine, don't make it factual"
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book Gives a good insight of Micheals life a lot of content in colour it is a great read fast Delivery great seller
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First of all I found several basic errors in this book, facts which should not be incorrect as any fan knows what is what, so obviously this author has never met Michael and is depending on other "biographers" work to write this book. If you are a new Michael Jackson fan then I would not recommend this book if you are trying to find out who Michael was as a person.
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Very disappointing!!
Sorry to say this, but this book contains a lot of false information. I have been a fan of Michael Jackson for years, and I know for sure that some of things written in this book... Read more
Published 21 months ago by N. Laurhardt
Loved it
I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought it flowed brilliantly telling the wonderful, if somewhat tumultuous story of Michael Jackson from his birth to his sensational death. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Lucy B
The real Michael Jackson, not a saint
There are so many biographies of Michael Jackson and I am working my way through most of them over time. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Kelkoozee
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