- Hardcover: 383 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st Edition. edition (7 Nov 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671892398
- ISBN-13: 978-0671892395
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,079,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Hardcover
This should be the centrepiece in anyone's library of Jacko books, mainly because Mr Andersen is capable of presenting the facts as they are known without floralising or forgiving for the fans. He gives Jackson credit where credit is due but does not skirt around the unsavoury facts as they stand. It's a better read than the other books on this subject only let down by ending in the mid 1990's. As we all know there were more dastardly chapters of Michael's life to come and one is left in frustration that the author did not return to his subject to write the sequel. There's still time Mr. Andersen - where are you? Please write about the final years of Jacko's tragic life.
Format:Hardcover
A good book, very informative and lots of detail. Nothing sleazy here and written with respect for the subject. This starts at the beginning of the Jackson 5 trying to get into the music industry and continues through the lives of Michael and his family. Of course, much of this information will already be known to most MJ fans, but even so there is something new and interesting in most well written books - fresh food for thought - and this book does not disappoint. Worth the money and will probably be a keeper.
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23 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Absolute trash. World's Longest Tabloid Article. DO NOT BUY!
20 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
I bought this book at a flea market for 2 dollars. I want my money back, the whole thing is this guys opinion. Great for toilet paper, very absorbant. No valid sources at all, its all lies. The pictures are good but he tries to turn them into something they aren't. ALSO, he took the smooth criminal music video and the Thriller music video and tried to convince the readers that Michael Jackson has an obsession with "The mafia and the occult". I mean what the --c-?! This guy tells you Michael Jackson enjoys relieving himself in his pants. Seriously, how does somebody find that out!? He also tries to convince you that Michael Jackson was the cause of Benny Hills death, but gives no explanation at all!!! As I said earlier, unless you WANT to waste 5 days of your life then go ahead but I am utterly disgusted at the perversion that this man substains. Some of the "sources" that are the people he asked ARENT EVEN REAL PEOPLE. Don't waste your time effort or money on this world's longest tabloid article. It's garbage, and so is the author that wrote this.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
horrible!
1 July 2009
Format:Paperback
It is one of the most disgusting book I have read. Just cheap. I got through about more than a half of this book, tried to finish it, but at some point it got so bad than I just put it down, luckily I didn't buy it, borrowed from the library. Don't waste your money! Only gossip, only scandal, like reading tabloids.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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6 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
Found the book in a used book store located in a small town, and bought it for $3.50, in early October 2009.
The book answered at least one of my burning questions: What brands of make-up did Michael Jackson wear? Page 253-254 (soft cover 1995 edition) says: "After affixing his false eyelashes, he always applied the same cosmetic brands: Fashion Fair, Honey Glow, and Lancome eye shadow, mascara, and eyeliner."
I am wondering how the D.A.'s office got an acquittal on Mr. Jackson if the witnesses and events detailed in this book are accurate. Even if these witnesses were paid-off by Mr. Jackson, would not the truth prevail on the strength of the facts in this book if it was based on pure facts? I guess, I need to find out what really happened between 2003 and 2005 (the second time the charges came around and the criminal trial) in order to figure out what the material in this book is about. But, the acquittal does not give this book much credibility or credence as it stands, at this point in time. Furthermore, I don't know of any further allegations made with respect to Mr. Jackson and child molestation.
Note: An acquittal means that a Defendant was found "not guilty" based on the evidence presented at trial. Theoretically, a Defendant can be guilty although the evidence adduced at trial did not lead to a guilty verdict. But, once acquitted, the person cannot be deemed whatever the charges were such as murderer if the person was charged for murder. I believe it is defamatory to call a person "murderer" if he or she was acquitted of such charges.
But, who's going to sue for defamation-Michael Jackson is dead. Well, anyone with legal standing associated with his Estate or Trust, such as trustees, special administrators, guardians, and beneficiaries, can bring lawsuits. But, I am not a lawyer, so please check this out this info for yourself.
The book answered at least one of my burning questions: What brands of make-up did Michael Jackson wear? Page 253-254 (soft cover 1995 edition) says: "After affixing his false eyelashes, he always applied the same cosmetic brands: Fashion Fair, Honey Glow, and Lancome eye shadow, mascara, and eyeliner."
I am wondering how the D.A.'s office got an acquittal on Mr. Jackson if the witnesses and events detailed in this book are accurate. Even if these witnesses were paid-off by Mr. Jackson, would not the truth prevail on the strength of the facts in this book if it was based on pure facts? I guess, I need to find out what really happened between 2003 and 2005 (the second time the charges came around and the criminal trial) in order to figure out what the material in this book is about. But, the acquittal does not give this book much credibility or credence as it stands, at this point in time. Furthermore, I don't know of any further allegations made with respect to Mr. Jackson and child molestation.
Note: An acquittal means that a Defendant was found "not guilty" based on the evidence presented at trial. Theoretically, a Defendant can be guilty although the evidence adduced at trial did not lead to a guilty verdict. But, once acquitted, the person cannot be deemed whatever the charges were such as murderer if the person was charged for murder. I believe it is defamatory to call a person "murderer" if he or she was acquitted of such charges.
But, who's going to sue for defamation-Michael Jackson is dead. Well, anyone with legal standing associated with his Estate or Trust, such as trustees, special administrators, guardians, and beneficiaries, can bring lawsuits. But, I am not a lawyer, so please check this out this info for yourself.
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