My GOODREADS review of MOONWALK (by Michael Jackson)
Moonwalk by Michael Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book, well, sounds cheesy, but it's like a bible to me.
I wasn't even born when it was written, or when it was published, or when it was republished for that matter, but it is a delicate and mind-blowing blend of the spiritual and musical-genius of Michael that anyone of any age can appreciate. He was such a gentle person, and reading this, the delicate words seem to just lift off the page and calm me... Though it was written before all the problems, when all his money was in the fore-front, it is still very insightful into his deep insecurities. Michael is a hero to me; he stands up as a figure for anyone who is different. When he died those few years ago, I mourned him because of the huge loss the world has ever seen. I just felt it was such a shame that Hollywood pressured and crushed him so; it's the same cycle over and over, what with the lives of Marilyn Monroe, Freddie Mercury, Elvis, Amy Winehouse, Amy Winehouse and Michael all ending the same, seemingly inevitable way... I just desperately wish Michael hadn't fallen to it, because more than anyone he did not deserve to get lost that way, and that's what this book shows. He was sweet and highly generous; a man of the highest intellect and musical ability. This book represents the Michael fans know; the Michael that most of the world never get to see. This, though, was not because he didn't show it to us, but because most of us chose not to listen... Overall Michael, I love your book. Will keep my copy until I'm a grandma, maybe even give it to my grandchildren, along with my memories of you... In fact, I know I will. God Bless you. RIP Michael.