Michael Jackson: The King of Pop's Darkest Hour [Hardcover]

Lisa Campbell (Author), A. Caso (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994

This book details the career of Michael Jackson and his efforts to finally shed his media shy image. 1993 was destined to be one of the biggest and best years for Michael Jackson, but along came an ugly and disturbing twist - he became the target of allegations of child molestation. Although he constantly kept his complete and total innocence, he was subjected to an unprecedental barrage of media attention and abuse. His every move and motives were questioned, but Jackson consistently and without exception proved his sceptics wrong. This book takes a look at the media's obsession with the story, not with the facts, but with the sensationalism and the potential for profits; big profits! Here are the facts and perspectives that were virtually ignored by the media.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Subtitled the 'King of Pop's Darkest Hour', this picks up where a prior biographical coverage left off, following Jackson's struggles with health problems and allegations of child abuse. Pro-Michael chapters maintain his innocence and refute evidence against him, revealing Jackson's personal and professional challenges in handling fame. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 253 pages
• Publisher: Branden Books (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0828320039
• ISBN-13: 978-0828320030
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,528,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not at all disappointed, February 2, 2002

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Anna (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael Jackson: The King of Pop's Darkest Hour (Hardcover)

On the contrary to not so popular but very exploited tabloid coverage of the whole "Michael Jackson Scandel", Lisa Campbell comes out with the facts of the case in and out of itself and things that people do need to realize about the whole situation as a whole. Michael's intense love for the children of the world because of his own inner personality of being a child-at-heart became a fault to everyone else through this extortion attempt.

Ms. Campbell presented the facts between the TWO trails that were occuring at the time, not just one, and shows Michaels undeniable innocence all the way. Her unwaning support of Michael is echoed throughout the world with the minds and voices of the fans that really care about Michael.

The story was intriguing and very sad as well. It's appalling to think that such a kind and shy person as Michael Jackson could be subjected to such harmful persecuting, and I have to admit that the story was compelling enough to make one not only feel for Michael, to sympathize, but to also feel his own pain and just begin to imagine what agony he could have felt at the time, and even to this very moment. It made me choke up, and I could not put down this book.

This is a wonderful biography on Michael's "Scandelous" moments, and it totally proves Michael Jackson, again and again, that he has always maintained his innocence, and will always. Magnificant!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i enjoyed this book, January 2, 2000

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This review is from: Michael Jackson: The King of Pop's Darkest Hour (Hardcover)

the media found michael jackson guilty and still carries that over his head.i'm glad mrs.campbell comes out and gives a fair side of the story.journalism has gone down the toilet for me.they will write and say anything to sell a paper.michael maintained his innocence and should be allowed to continue with his life.i hope she writes another book on mj.the next one back on music.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Michael Jackson~The King Of Pop's Darkest Hour, May 28, 2002

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Jacque N Welsh (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael Jackson: The King of Pop's Darkest Hour (Hardcover)

I've read most books about Michael Jackson. Like many people, he absolutely fascinates me. This book was one of the best I've read about him. The author seems to be pleading for sympathy about the allegations against him for being a child molestor. She has written two books about him and I think if she continues, her next book will be even better. I think we all want details about this mysterious icon. It was a very good book.