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The book also offers a unique glimpse into Michael Jackson's personality and behavior during his final days. The author portrays Jackson as a kind, gentle, and caring individual who was deeply devoted to his craft. Despite the pressures of his comeback, Jackson remained committed to his art and his fans. Use the Libby or OverDrive apps to borrow
After the 2005 trial, Jackson became a nomad. Whitfield and Beard detail driving the singer across state lines in the middle of the night, sleeping in rented mansions that felt like prisons, and the bizarre logistics of moving a global superstar with massive debt. Despite the pressures of his comeback, Jackson remained
Despite the eccentricities the public associated with him, the authors describe Jackson as a consummate professional when it came to his art. They discuss his intense preparation for the "This Is It" concerts. However, the book also highlights his intense paranoia. Having been hounded by paparazzi and the media for decades, Jackson employed elaborate decoy tactics, secret routes, and code names to move about unseen. Despite the eccentricities the public associated with him,
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