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My Three Years Working for Michael Jackson Dec 1990-Dec 1993

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4 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(9)

 

 

Although the author of this book claims he used to work for Michael Jackson as a security officer at Neverland Ranch, it seems like the book was actually written by one of Jackson's monkeys.

The grammar and spelling is absolutely horrible. I recommend keeping a red pen handy while you are reading along. Have fun as you pretend to be an English teacher grading a 5th grader's homework assignment.

This book is roughly 90 pages in length. It should have been 45 or less, but the print is so large (imagine Times New Roman size 16 font) and it is double spaced between the lines. It will take you less than an hour to read. Just think of all the important things you could have done in that hour.

The author appears to have a chip on his shoulder. He claims Michael never thanked him enough for all of his hard work. The author was in the hospital one time and no one from Neverland called or visited. Michael didn't give him a baked turkey one year for Christmas (as he says Jackson normally would as a Christmas gift). And, in a sizzling revelation, Jackson sits too close to his young friends on the amusement park rides and on the golf cart!!!

If this measly garbage is all he could come up with after working with Jackson at Neverland for 3 years, Michael Jackson must not be as "wacko" as the press would have us believe.

This "book" is a waste of money. I put the word "book" in quotes because in fact this little tract is less than 10,000 words. That's only about one-tenth the length of an average book. Furthermore, the "author" (also in quotes) has terrible spelling and grammar. Although it appears that Wegner did work for Michael Jackson, it seems Wegner barely met him. Wegner has hardly any information about Jackson. He "reveals" that boys would sometimes sleep in Jackson's room (which Jackson himself has said many times) and that Jackson would sometimes hug boys or sit close to them on a golf cart, both of which Jackson himself has shown in his recent "Home Movies" special. I'm sorry I wasted my money on this!

This is NOT a book by any definition. It's 90 pages are printed in huge type with triple spacing! Then there is also a significant amount of blank paper at the end of each and every chapter. So it must boil down to about twenty or so pages of a "normal" book. Just an issue or two of the "Enquirer" will give you more than you will find in this self-published "work." Save your money and run from this one!

The "author" of this disgrace should be ashamed of himself. Not for talking about Michael Jackson, but for putting out this piece of garbage and calling it a "book."

Each page has HUGE typeset, is triple-spaced (I figured each page has maybe 90 words), has typos and/or is just plain blank. This guy does to the reader what he believes Michael Jackson did to the kids!

If you're expecting an "insider's" perspective of the Michael Jackson situation, don't hold your breath. This guy's stunning insight includes stuff like "it took me 2 hours to drive around Neverland." Wow, tell me more Uncle Remus!

Where's the gossip? Where's the drama? Why was I stupid enough to buy this book?

Wegner's "book" is all of about fifty pages of double-spaced, ill-written text from a guy who really doesn't have a lot to say about what did or didn't happen at Neverland Ranch from December 1990 to December 1993. Most of this tripe (which can be read within fifteen minutes) doesn't even seem to have a point. Take, for just one example, the author's description of a new elephant's arrival to the ranch:

"When Michael rounded the corner of the security office, he saw the elephant. His first reaction was one of great surprise. He moved very cautiously toward the elephant. A specialist, who was hired to train and care for the elephant, was present. Michael moved closer to the elephant so that he could touch it."

End of chapter! What was the point to that passage, I wonder? Or to this sorry little "book" as a whole? It doesn't even deserve the one star I gave it, but that's the lowest rating allowed.

I give it an F.

Does anyone actually believe that a security guard would stand by and let the things go on that Robert is saying he witnessed, and then do absolutely nothing? Would you witness child abuse and never go to the police because you were afraid of losing your job? Wouldn't you care more about the child than your job? Even if you signed a confidentiality agreement it would not prevent you from reporting a crime. That's hogwash.

This man has proven himself to NOT be trustworthy because of the many variations of the stories that he has told in the book and in interviews on various television programs. Also, why would you wait so long to publish your story?

The only explanation is that this man found a way to make a profit off of the terrible allegations that were made against MJ in 1993. Making a profit off of child abuse allegations is a sick way to make a living in my opinion!

if this guy really saw something take place...why did it take him 9 years later to write this book? and why didn't he go to authorities? you mean to tell me that he'd rather write a book ($$$$$) then go to authorities?? and why didn't tom sneddon ask him to testify?? AND why didn't THIS guy simply speak up and be a witness to the prosecution?

The first thoughts that came to mind as I read this book were if Mr.Wegner observed one-tenth of which he stated he did with Mr. Jackson and young men Mr. Wegner should be charged with aiding abetting and accessory to a crime.

In my years of reading I've read more fiction that seemed believable than what Mr.Wegner claims is truth and based in fact in his book.

It comes across as a sad attempt to obtain money from his previous employer. I won't even bother going into detail on the spelling and spacing in the book that in and of itself is hurtful to his credibility.

I can only conclude that Mr.Wegner was suffering from visual delusions during his employment with Mr. Jackson and had great hopes of wealth from his attempt at writing a book about a man who has given so much of his time and wealth to the needy selflessly.

Robert Wegner's book provides an honest look at life at Neverland Ranch without getting bogged down in the details. It's straightforward and easy to read. As far as the bad reviews, his book was updated in 2004, which got rid of the typos and bad spacing. So, if that's what you base your book buying decision on, then worry no more :-)
It really is a pleasure to read. He was on our local radio station, and he was a trip to listen to as well! I highly recommend it.

I rate it NO STARS!! This was an aweful book!!! Wegner only wrote it for the publicity because there is no new infomation in it! Everything he said Michael has said too so there was no huge secret being revealed or anything. There really wasnt a point in writing it and it was a waste of money and time. There were also ALOT of spelling errors! It was a pathetic attempt to get attention and the buying of this book should not be encouraged. I am a huge MJ fan and this book is not necessary at all.