
Michael Jackson
The Man, the Music, the Controversy
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Narrated by:
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Monika Wiesak
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Monika Wiesak
About this listen
Michael Jackson was globally famous yet misunderstood by many. He was loved by his fans and demonized by the corporate press. He became famous at a young age and soared to superstardom as a young adult. As he matured, so did his music. He sang of unity, peace, and harmony, and against war and injustice. He created his beloved Neverland Ranch to serve as a healing escape for others. As the years went on, the press attacks grew more vicious. Then, the molestation allegations began. The media spoke of the accusations as if copious evidence backed them up. However, a closer look reveals that they fall apart under scrutiny.
This book details the story of Michael Jackson, from his youth through long past his death. It explores the false rumors spread over the years and sheds light on who the man truly was. It also offers a revealing look at the world of power, media, and entertainment.
©2024 Monika Wiesak (P)2024 Monika WiesakListeners also enjoyed...
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-
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-
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-
Story
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-
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-
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Remember the Time
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- By: J. Randy Taraborrelli
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
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-
-
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-
Michael Jackson: The Real Story
- An Intimate Look into Michael Jackson's Visionary Business and Human Side
- By: Dieter Wiesner, Yusuf Jah
- Narrated by: Yusuf Jah
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Influenced by a sense of obligation, Mr. Wiesner shares intimate information about Michael Jackson, the visionary business genius, the loving father, and family man. What sets this apart from the large amount of other Michael Jackson narratives available are the primary source documents, which include transcripts of over 15 voicemail messages that listeners will have access to for the first time.
-
-
Great book
- By James B Cunningham on 06-22-20
By: Dieter Wiesner, and others
-
Man in the Music
- The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson
- By: Joseph Vogel
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 16 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The first book dedicated solely to exploring his creative work, Man in the Music guides us through an unparalleled analysis of Jackson’s recordings, album by album, from his trailblazing work with Quincy Jones to his later collaborations with Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Rodney Jerkins. Drawing on rare archival material and on dozens of original interviews with many who helped bring the artist’s music into the world, Jackson expert and acclaimed cultural critic Joseph Vogel reveals what gave rise to an immortal body of work.
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Story
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