Synopses & Reviews
Jermaine Jacksonand#8212;older than Michael by four yearsand#8212;offers a keenly observed memoir tracing his brotherand#8217;s life starting from their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michaeland#8217;s phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, what he was, and what shaped him. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Jermaine knows the real Michael as only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals Michael the private person, not Michael and#8220;the King of Pop.and#8221; He doesnand#8217;t flinch from tackling the tough issues: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated This Is It tour, and the disturbing developments in the days leading up to Michaeland#8217;s death. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, he provides a rare glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a brilliant but sometimes troubled entertainer. As a witness to history on the inside, Jermaine is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal what made him tick, his private opinions and unseen emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Now with an emotional afterword addressing 2011and#8217;s dramatic Conrad Murray trial, this biography is filled with keen insight, rich anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes detail. andlt;Iandgt;You Are Not Alone andlt;/Iandgt;is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan and for anyone trying to make sense of the artist whose death was so premature.
Synopsis
Now in paperback, an intimate, loving portrait of Michael Jackson Jermaine Jackson illuminates the private man like never before and offers unrivaled access into a rarefied world.
Jermaine Jackson older than Michael by four years offers a keenly observed memoir tracing his brother s life starting from their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michael s phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, what he was, and what shaped him.
Jermaine knows the real Michael as only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals Michael the private person, not Michael the King of Pop. He doesn t flinch from tackling the tough issues: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated This Is It tour, and the disturbing developments in the days leading up to Michael s death. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, he provides a rare glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a brilliant but sometimes troubled entertainer. As a witness to history on the inside, Jermaine is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal what made him tick, his private opinions and unseen emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life.
Now with an emotional afterword addressing 2011 s dramatic Conrad Murray trial, this biography is filled with keen insight, rich anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes detail. You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan and for anyone trying to make sense of the artist whose death was so premature."
Synopsis
Jermaine Jackson—older than Michael by four years—offers a keenly observed memoir tracing his brothers life starting from their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michaels phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, what he was, and what shaped him.
Jermaine knows the real Michael as only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals Michael the private person, not Michael “the King of Pop.” He doesnt flinch from tackling the tough issues: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated This Is It tour, and the disturbing developments in the days leading up to Michaels death. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, he provides a rare glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a brilliant but sometimes troubled entertainer. As a witness to history on the inside, Jermaine is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal what made him tick, his private opinions and unseen emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life.
Now with an emotional afterword addressing 2011s dramatic Conrad Murray trial, this biography is filled with keen insight, rich anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes detail. You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan and for anyone trying to make sense of the artist whose death was so premature.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Jermaine Jacksonandlt;/bandgt;, fourth-born in the musical family dynasty, was an original member of the Jackson 5. Singer, record producer, and composer, Jermaine is widely perceived as the Jackson familyand#8217;s spokesperson, both before and after Michaeland#8217;s death. He is the father to seven children and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Halima.andlt;bandgt;andlt;/bandgt;