Not since Greta Garbo and Jackie Onassis has any celebrity worked so diligently to protect his privacy. But here bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli cracks Jackson's carefully constructed show biz facade--a persona that he has methodically manufactured to hide his private life. 16 pages of photographs.
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J. Randy Taraborrelli is the author of eleven books, including the major best-sellers Madonna: An Intimate Biography and Call Her Miss Ross. Once Upon a Time: The Story of Princess Grace, Prince Rainier and their Family will be published by Sidgwick & Jackson in May 2003. J. Randy Taraborrelli lives in Los Angeles.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a huge fan of The Jackson Family, I truly enjoyed this book.
Mr. Taraborelli gave a very unbiased and in my opinion honest
look into The Jackson Family. He carefully researched his subject
and the result is well worth the read. I've read several books
about Michael Jackson and every other book paled in comparison
to Mr. Taraborelli's courage to report the good and the not so
good side of this family. Many authors seemed afraid to take such a no holds barred approach toward their subject opting for
a more sugar-coated story. But not this author, he gave a very
insightful and indepth look into the real Jackson Family and he
leaves the reader with a deeper understanding of the eccentrices of Michael Jackson. I highly recommend this book.
Mr. Taraborelli gave a very unbiased and in my opinion honest
look into The Jackson Family. He carefully researched his subject
and the result is well worth the read. I've read several books
about Michael Jackson and every other book paled in comparison
to Mr. Taraborelli's courage to report the good and the not so
good side of this family. Many authors seemed afraid to take such a no holds barred approach toward their subject opting for
a more sugar-coated story. But not this author, he gave a very
insightful and indepth look into the real Jackson Family and he
leaves the reader with a deeper understanding of the eccentrices of Michael Jackson. I highly recommend this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Miss DTP
Format:Hardcover
J. Randy Tarraborrelli has done it again! After the tell-all and very juicy let-me-lick-my-fingers-after-I-finish bio on Diana Ross got the music world in tizzy, he does it again! Hold on to something or call in sick for two days, then indulge in this literary calorie-filled dish fest. Randy uncovers it all, as he expertly tells the story of the outgoing boy Mike to the shy abused and withdrawn Michael. It's all here; his father's cruelty, his adulterous affairs, the catfight between Katherine and one of Joe's girlies, growing up with his brothers and his time at Motown.
Randy talks about the countless groupies Mike watched have sex with his father and brothers, the extramarital affairs the brothers got in to and their divorces. Apparently Jackie, the oldest brother, started having relations with Paula Abdul! His wife followed and caught them hiding in a car. When Paula's career took off as a choreographer, she never mentioned the help she received from Jackie-or ever mentioned him at all. Jermaine, who married Hazel (Gordy's daughter), had outside children like his father. He even brought his love child to parties with Hazel-much to her chagrin. The book also goes into the treatment the Jackson 5 got at Motown. It seems like Motown cheated everyone! Michael's solo years are also discussed in detail. Few people know what happened in the studios that produced the record breaking 'Thriller', but Randy tackles it all in almost 600 pages. Pick this one up!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book is not only about Michael Jackson, but also about Motown Records, Berry Gordy, and the dynamics of America's #1 dysfunctional family, The Jacksons. Plenty of psychological profiles by a licensed therapist, which help to explain Michael's seemingly unexplainable motivations. Much more than a mere Michael Jackson bio, it also covers the rise to fame, and world surrounding Michael and his family. Taraborelli really did his homework, and you can tell that he really loves "The Motown Sound" regardless of the good and bad sides of the stories that unfold in this book. It's terrific reading whether you are a Jacksons/Motown fan or not. - Paula Martin -
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Magic and the Madness
I read this book because i really wanted to find out as much information on Michael Jackson as I could. It was very interesting and explains why he did some of the things he did.
Published on Aug 3 2009 by C. Watmore
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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING
I bought this book about two years ago. I consider myself a fan of Michael's and sometimes wondered why does he do the things that he do? Read more
Published on May 22 2004
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A book to read and RE-read
excellent excellent book. Highly entertaining, detailed, objective. Forget about the other MJ biographies, cuz this book gives you the low-down on everything, the... Read more
Published on April 28 2004
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Finally!
This is honestly the best book you're going to find written about Michael Jackson. So detailed, so objective, perfect! Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by Jacko
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WHAT A BOOK!!!!
I am a huge mj fan, when i first saw this book in the book shop i read on till the shop manager told me to stop!!I had to buy it. I took it home and just could not put it down. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2004 by Andrew Lamond
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Why Don't They Leave This Great Man Alone?
A well-wriiten book. I've got to say this about the subject: Such a clean-cut, mature, well-balanced lad is this Michael Jackson fella. Why can't they leave him alone? Read more
Published on Nov 25 2003 by bix lang
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In depth, unbiased, carefully researched, and entertaining!
It's hard to tell exactly what is fact from fiction, but it's easy to see that the author really took a lot of time in gathering the information for this book. Read more
Published on May 31 2000
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Want to know MJ?
You will feel like you personally know MJ, finally. The good, bad and ugly sides. And it feels great.
Published on Dec 9 1999 by Celine Coucaud
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A True Insight Into The REAL World of Michael Jackson
Mr Taraborrelli is a most gifted biographer, as is shown in this book. This book tells the true story of Michael Jacksons life, it is sympathetic to Michaels problems without... Read more
Published on Nov 18 1999
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great book
this book has all the goods on the king of pop.it stays on his talent which so many publications fail to mention.a very solid and detailed read. Read more
Published on Oct 19 1999
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