Frank Cascio, a close friend of Michael Jackson for over 25 years, will tell the inside, behind-the-scenes story of the Michael that he knew and grew up with, offering the most candid, moving, and provocative portrait to date of the pop icon.
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Frank Cascio, an entrepreneur and music producer who knew Michael Jackson for more than twenty-five years, including serving as his personal manager for nearly a decade from the '90s into the '00s. During that time, Cascio developed and co-produced The Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration, Madison Square Garden, was co-producer and creative director of The Michael Jackson Interview: Footage You Were Never Meant to See, executive producer and creative director in collaboration with Brett Ratner on Michael Jackson Private Home Movies, which aired on Fox in 2003. He splits his time between New York, Los Angeles, and Germany.
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By Mijacmad
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a true longterm fan you would be silly not to purchase this for the insight you get into intimate moments of Frank & MJ's frienship - he never once sails him down the river or disrespects their friendship. And you get a real insight into the backstabbing behaviours that MJ had to contend with from his inner core of advisors and staff, so sad.
Dont listen to the silly 5 minute fans of this being a huge betrayal on Cascio's behalf (Ive been a hardcore fan for 30+ years), as it's doing a great justice in settling alot of mistruths & a great character build for the real MJ as he should of really been known and appreciated.
Just one note: if you read your own reviews Frank, your words I never had any doubt in are truth, but please don't try defend your brother's 'supposed' recordings as these are not completely the complete real truth.
Dont listen to the silly 5 minute fans of this being a huge betrayal on Cascio's behalf (Ive been a hardcore fan for 30+ years), as it's doing a great justice in settling alot of mistruths & a great character build for the real MJ as he should of really been known and appreciated.
Just one note: if you read your own reviews Frank, your words I never had any doubt in are truth, but please don't try defend your brother's 'supposed' recordings as these are not completely the complete real truth.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By johnross14
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read many MJ books over the years but this beats the lot. I laughed and cried, a wonderful story about a wonderful man. You will never regret buying this book. Incredible read. God bless you MJ
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Bloor
Format:Hardcover
When I began to read this i wasnt sure what i was expecting.. being a huge Mj fan i read loads of books about him and they all say exactly the same thing also they usually focus on the Motown days.. how he became a star.. which does get tiring after a while as they come up with nothing new :/
This book actually shows the world what Michael was actually like.. a cheeky, fun loving, imperfect guy :) Yes the book has the bad times, but would it be the truth if it didnt? Michael is always either sugar coated in books and portrayed as a monster (of course he wasnt) in the media where as My Friend Michael actually has the best of both. You learn about the funny experiences of what Michael and Frank had together. The book really is exactly what it says in the title, My FRIEND Michael. Frank tells it from his point of view and nothing else, he explains what he saw and says what his opinion was of it.. this also gives chance for the reader to do the same thing. If you are going to read this book expect to laugh out loud, cry.. and.. kiss the corner of the book... read it to get what i mean hehe
Anyway, if you honestly think that this book is only for Frank to 'cash in' on Michael I really think you are wrong (so stop listening to the media). It is shown that he was a true friend of Michaels who dearly loved him. His loyality is obvious throughout the book and throughout his friendship with Michael even if some demons got in the way. Learn some truths about some of the people around Michael for example John McClain who is now the executor of Michaels estate..
5* and great buy for any Mj fan :)
This book actually shows the world what Michael was actually like.. a cheeky, fun loving, imperfect guy :) Yes the book has the bad times, but would it be the truth if it didnt? Michael is always either sugar coated in books and portrayed as a monster (of course he wasnt) in the media where as My Friend Michael actually has the best of both. You learn about the funny experiences of what Michael and Frank had together. The book really is exactly what it says in the title, My FRIEND Michael. Frank tells it from his point of view and nothing else, he explains what he saw and says what his opinion was of it.. this also gives chance for the reader to do the same thing. If you are going to read this book expect to laugh out loud, cry.. and.. kiss the corner of the book... read it to get what i mean hehe
Anyway, if you honestly think that this book is only for Frank to 'cash in' on Michael I really think you are wrong (so stop listening to the media). It is shown that he was a true friend of Michaels who dearly loved him. His loyality is obvious throughout the book and throughout his friendship with Michael even if some demons got in the way. Learn some truths about some of the people around Michael for example John McClain who is now the executor of Michaels estate..
5* and great buy for any Mj fan :)
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Too revealing!
Although this book does a good job of showing how Michael Jackson struggled with so many challenges throughout Frank's long-term relationship with him, I had an ongoing, disturbing... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Tammy thao
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Touching, thrilling and full of love for Michael
Great read - I feel Frank tells us everything and sets straight lots of issues that all us who love Michael have very clear. The book does cary Michael's legacy. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Oana
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Must Read!
Such a wonderful book for all the MJ fans out there! A detailed and heartwarming account of what it was like to be a close friend of the King Of Pop. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Christine Drake
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Tears were shed
I love Michael Jackson. I was shattered when he died. Since then, I've been reading any books that relate to Michael. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Inspired Everyday
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At last the truth
At last the truth from someone who knew Michael as well as anyone knew him, who wasnt a yes man or an enabler like some of those who hung around Michael. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ConstantReader
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Uncomfortable
To me, this book seemed too disclosing and self-serving on the part of the author. He is trying to capitalize on his long-term relationship with Michael Jackson ... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vincent
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An essential read
This book truly reveals what Michael Jackson is like, from someone who was his closest friend from a very young age, through to adulthood. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Grainger
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Beautiful
I don't know how to describe this book other than beautiful because it moved me so much. What is so important about this book?........ Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pam
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Very interesting read
I went into reading this book with an open mind but I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was it insightful, it was also an emotional and honest account of as the writer quotes an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lianne
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My Friend Michael
This book is the most interesting and informative book that I have ever read about Michael Jackson. It gives a true insight into the sort of person Michael was and how he tried to... Read more
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