“Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days” is the full title of the upcoming book about Michael Jackson by Tavis Smiley. MJVibe talked about this back in October 2015 after a TV channel bought the right to do a series based on this book! So here the book!
Here the story:
A powerful chronicle of the sixteen weeks leading up to King of Pop Michael Jackson’s death
Michael Jackson’s final months were like the rest of his short and legendary life: filled with deep lows and soaring highs, a constant hunt for privacy, and the pressure and fame that made him socially fragile and almost–ultimately–unable to live.
With the insight and compassion that he brought to his bestselling telling of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final year, Tavis Smiley provides a glimpse into the superstar’s life in this emotional, honest, yet celebratory book. Readers will witness Jackson’s campaign to recharge his career–hiring and firing managers and advisors, turning to and away from family members, fighting depression and drug dependency–while his one goal remained: to mount the most spectacular series of shows the world had ever seen. BEFORE YOU JUDGE ME is a humanizing look at Jackson’s last days.
Review
Praise for Before You Judge Me
“With compassion and unwavering empathy, Smiley weaves Jackson’s music into the turmoil that enveloped the pop star…This heart-wrenching portrait of Jackson’s experience will appeal to fans who wish to remember him for what he was: one of the world’s greatest entertainers.”―Tyler Hixson, Library Journal (starred)
Praise for My Journey With Maya
“Smiley proves to be a faithful recorder of Angelou’s poise, compassion, and dignity…. Readers might feel regret for not having the privilege of meeting Angelou personally, but Smiley has faithfully re-created both her voice’s ‘haunting beauty and lilting musicality’ and the experience of receiving her transformative wisdom, humor, and compassion.”―Kirkus Reviews
“A beautiful memoir and tribute to a fallen friend…. Smiley’s engaging memoir chronicles his wondrous sojourn to Ghana with Angelou and her entourage, vividly recalling conversations, sights, sounds and even thoughts that he had along the way.”―Kimberly C. Roberts, The Philadelphia Tribune
A quote from a literary critic doesn’t tell me anything that would make me want to buy this book to read about ‘drug dependency’ of which the coroner found not evidence!