Title: Michael Jackson : the magic, the madness, the whole story, 1958-2009 /
Authors: Taraborrelli, J. Randy.
Publisher: Grand Central Pub.,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Jackson, Michael,; Jackson, Michael, Family relationships.; Rock musicians United States Biography
Abstract: There has never been a superstar who broke so many boundaries-- and so many taboos-- as Michael Jackson, yet achieved unheard-of commercial success. Taraborrelli cuts through the rumors and reveals the man behind the myth.
Contents: Prologue -- Part 1 -- Introduction -- Joseph and Katherine -- Early days -- Joseph hits Michael -- Climbing mountains -- My poor, poor family -- Rebbie marries -- First record deal -- Jacksons sign with Motown -- Hollywood livin' -- Creating the Jackson 5's first hit -- Michael moves in with Diana -- Success! -- Part 2 -- ABC and 'the Love you save' -- It just kept gettin' better -- Joseph and Katherine buy an estate -- Michael's first solo record -- Growing up in the public eye -- Tito marries -- Groupies -- Rockin' Robin and 'Ben' -- Katherine files for divorce -- Downslide -- Jermaine falls for the boss's daughter -- Part 3 -- Jermaine's and Hazel's wedding -- Las Vegas -- Jackie marries -- Michael's private meeting with Berry -- CBS offers the Jacksons a 'sweet deal' -- Joseph to Jermaine: 'sign it!' -- What's in a name? -- Jacksons leave Motown -- Jackson family values -- Losing to Motown -- Part 4 -- Tatum -- Why do people think I'm gay? -- Michael and Joseph meet with CBS --^