MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson

Come super esperto, appassionato, studioso, wikipediano e fan di Jackson sin dagli anni '80 devo dire che questo libro mi ha piacevolmente colpito. Inizialmente non sapevo se fidarmi dato che è scritto da un giornalista di Rolling Stone, rivista più incentrata verso il rock-bianco che, quando Michael era ancora vivo, ha sempre avuto da ridire sul suo conto. Ma invece ho constatato che il giornalista ha fatto un lavoro egregio non soffermandosi sul gossip e ricostruendo in maniera onesta e ben documentata tutta la vita e la carriera di Michael, per una volta soffermandosi anche sugli ingiustamente sottovalutati album HIStory e Invincible, che di solito vengono snobbati da altri libri su Jackson, specialmente se scritti da autori americani. Lo consiglio a tutti i fan e appassionati di musica.

this is a good book with lots of insights to Michael Jackson's artistic side, the process of creativity but it is in equal parts the story of his whole life. A very dispassionate look at the artist and his work. Being a MJ fan for life I wish there was more weightage given to discussing his craft, his dancing, his groundbreaking short films, how good he danced and sang even at 50 for O2 rehearsals. It misses out on the reverence and respect that only comes when you truly love MJ and his music. Still a decent read though it doesn't deconstruct the genius behind his magic.

Apparemment super livre, ma belle mère est ravie, elle l'a lu une seconde fois tellement elle a adoré. Je recommande vivement

The author should have done better research and checked his information. This book does not bring new information, considering J. Randy Taraborelli's 'The Magic and the Madness', and Randall Sullivan's 'Untouchable',

Steve Knopper obviously got to know his subject very well before putting pen to paper. Despite my fondness for MJ, I am prepared to accept the entire truth; "good, bad or ugly". Fortunately, I am enjoying mostly the "good" as the author is giving us, the fans, a fair, truthful and biography I can't put down. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER MICHAEL JACKSON.