Moonwalk

<b>Michael Joseph Jackson</b> (August 29 1958 - June 25 2009) dubbed the 'King of Pop' was one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. After making his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5 he started a solo career in 1971. His 1982 album <i>Thriller</i> remains the best-selling album of all time. His other achievements feature multiple <i>Guinness World Records</i> - including the 'Most Successful Entertainer of All Time' - 13 Grammy Awards 13 number one singles and estimated sales of over 750 million records. Jackson died at the age of 50 on June 25 2009 in Los Angeles California after suffering from cardiac arrest. His memorial service was broadcast live around the world. <p><b>The only book Michael Jackson ever wrote about his life</b><br><br>It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest his early days with the Jackson 5 and his unprecedented solo success. Giving unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life it details his songwriting process for hits like<i> Beat It Rock With You Billie Jean</i> and<i> We Are the World</i>; describes how he developed his signature dance style including the Moon Walk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family including sister Janet and stars like Diana Ross Berry Gordy Marlon Brando Quincy Jones Paul McCartney and Brooke Shields.<br><br>At the time of its original publication in 1988 MOONWALK broke the fiercely guarded barrier of silence that surrounded Michael Jackson. Candidly and courageously Jackson talks openly about his wholly exceptional career and the crushing isolation of his fame as well as the unfair rumours that have surrounded it. <br><br>MOONWALK is illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book. It reveals and celebrates as no other book can the life of this exceptional and beloved musician.</p> If you read just one book on Jackson this should be the one you choose A revealing and now poignant insight into one of entertainment's most bewildering individuals <p><b>The only book Michael Jackson ever wrote about his life</b><br><br>It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest his early days with the Jackson 5 and his unprecedented solo success. Giving unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life it details his songwriting process for hits like<i> Beat It Rock With You Billie Jean</i> and<i> We Are the World</i>; describes how he developed his signature dance style including the Moon Walk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family including sister Janet and stars like Diana Ross Berry Gordy Marlon Brando Quincy Jones Paul McCartney and Brooke Shields.<br><br>At the time of its original publication in 1988 MOONWALK broke the fiercely guarded barrier of silence that surrounded Michael Jackson. Candidly and courageously Jackson talks openly about his wholly exceptional career and the crushing isolation of his fame as well as the unfair rumours that have surrounded it. <br><br>MOONWALK is illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book. It reveals and celebrates as no other book can the life of this exceptional and beloved musician.</p>