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The Michael Jackson Story

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I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I have read a lot of Michael Jackson biographies since his death, some of which were re-hashes of things others had already published. This one is quite different and I was very pleased with it. This book covers the 1970s and early 1980s, up to approximately the time of Thriller. There is a lot of information here about Michael's early days that I hadn't read before. It is mainly culled from magazine interviews and articles -- so if you happen to have read all those early-days articles, you may not get as much from this as I did. But if you're more familiar with Michael since Thriller onward, you'd probably really enjoy this book for a glimpse into the early Michael.

Thank you, Nelson George for such a fabulous book. I am a little late in reading as I was unaware of its existence until recently. I enjoyed every single word written; the only regret I have is that the stories were too short!!!
I am aware that the author has a new book (that is now out) called Thriller and I can hardly wait to get my ordered copy and begin delving in the pages. I only hope the new book will be a little longer.
Mr. George, you are a great writer and I am going to check out your memoir and other books you have written.

I remember back in 83 buying this book. this was Nelson George's first Book. it was a quick cool read on MJ from his Jackson five days through "Thriller". it had some random things about MJ's favorite artists&things which was cool. i remember lending this book to a Chick I was digging back in the day. about 8-9 years ago I went into a Used Book store&Found this Book again. I got it again. Huge MJ fan&always will be. Huge Respect&Props to Nelson George as well.

Okay, folks, like a lot of books from the eighties eras written about michael, basically they're the same thing. the authors seem to copy each other. so basically this book is like Mark Bego's books about Michael. The cover is of Michael in the Beat It Jacket. with like blue lights gleaming all on the cover.