Moonwalk: A Memoir
Oct 2010 · Sold by Crown Archetype
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this remarkably candid and courageous memoir, the King of Pop tells the story of his life in his own words—complete with exclusive photographs and drawings.
“Moonwalk provides a startling glimpse of the artist at work and the artist in reflection.”—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Megastar Michael Jackson’s singularly brilliant career and intensely reserved lifestyle have been a magnificent obsession for millions of rock fans and celebrity watchers throughout the world. In Moonwalk, he breaks through the wild rumors and widespread intrigue to present an intimate and moving account of his public and private life.
Michael recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful but always formidable. He and his brothers played amateur music shows and seedy Chicago strip joints until Motown’s corporate image makers turned the Jackson 5 into worldwide superstars. He talks about the happy prankster days of his youth, traveling with his brothers, and his sometimes difficult relationships with his family over the years. He speaks candidly about the inspiration behind his music, his mesmerizing dance moves, and the compulsive drive to create that made him one of the biggest stars in the music business and a legend in his own time.
Michael also shares his personal feelings about some of his most public friends . . . including Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, and Katharine Hepburn. He talks openly about the crushing isolation of his fame, of his first love, of his plastic surgery, and of his wholly exceptional career and the often bizarre and unfair rumors that have surrounded it.
Illustrated with photos from the Jackson photo albums and Michael’s personal photographic archives, as well as drawings done by Michael exclusively for this book, Moonwalk is a memorable journey to the very heart and soul of a musical genius.
“Moonwalk provides a startling glimpse of the artist at work and the artist in reflection.”—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Megastar Michael Jackson’s singularly brilliant career and intensely reserved lifestyle have been a magnificent obsession for millions of rock fans and celebrity watchers throughout the world. In Moonwalk, he breaks through the wild rumors and widespread intrigue to present an intimate and moving account of his public and private life.
Michael recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful but always formidable. He and his brothers played amateur music shows and seedy Chicago strip joints until Motown’s corporate image makers turned the Jackson 5 into worldwide superstars. He talks about the happy prankster days of his youth, traveling with his brothers, and his sometimes difficult relationships with his family over the years. He speaks candidly about the inspiration behind his music, his mesmerizing dance moves, and the compulsive drive to create that made him one of the biggest stars in the music business and a legend in his own time.
Michael also shares his personal feelings about some of his most public friends . . . including Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, and Katharine Hepburn. He talks openly about the crushing isolation of his fame, of his first love, of his plastic surgery, and of his wholly exceptional career and the often bizarre and unfair rumors that have surrounded it.
Illustrated with photos from the Jackson photo albums and Michael’s personal photographic archives, as well as drawings done by Michael exclusively for this book, Moonwalk is a memorable journey to the very heart and soul of a musical genius.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this remarkably candid and courageous memoir, the King of Pop tells the story of his life in his own words—complete with exclusive photographs and drawings.
“Moonwalk provides a startling glimpse of the artist at work and the artist in reflection.”—Jacqueline Ke...
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Salhet. Herrera
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July 19, 2023
yo no lo leí desde aquí, el libro sí lo leí y es EXCELENTE, obvio, es la biografía de Michael Jackson, lógicamente sería excelente, lo leí en PDF, le doy 3 estrellas porque debería haber una opción para traducir el libro y poder leerlo, 3estrellas por a app, pero el libro es invaluable
ann landers
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October 5, 2018
I am a huge Michael Jackson fan but I can tell you that this is not the best book about him. In fact it was not real well written which is surprising considering Jackie Kennedy was involved. Instead read Jermaine Jackson's book and Frank Cascio's book about Michael. Both knew him well and are very very well written and interesting.
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Jasmine Williams
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September 28, 2017
It's phenomenal. I've read this book about 3-4 times and it never fails to bore me. Seeing life in his perspective was literally one of the most interesting things I've ever done. Though, this book is spectacular. I wish Michael would've wrote one later in life. In the 2000s, somewhere in that era. Michael Jackson was at his prime when Moonwalk was written, so there's nothing but good things in the book. To able to see him through the hell of the rollercoaster ride he went through in life would be everything though.
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About the author
MICHAEL JACKSON was the undisputed King of Pop and has been called "the greatest entertainer who ever lived."
SHAYE AREHEART was, along with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michael Jackson's original editor.
SHAYE AREHEART was, along with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michael Jackson's original editor.
MICHAEL JACKSON was the undisputed King of Pop and has been called "the greatest entertainer who ever lived."
SHAYE AREHEART was, along with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michael Jackson's original editor.
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