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You Are Not Alone (Abridged): Michael: Through a Brother’s Eyes Audiobook
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Jermaine Jackson—older than Michael by four years—offers a keenly observed memoir tracing his brother’s life starting from their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michael’s phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, why he was, and what shaped him.
Jermaine knows the real Michael as only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals Michael the private person, not Michael “the King of Pop.”
Jermaine doesn’t flinch from tackling the tough issues: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated This Is It tour, and disturbing developments in the days leading up to Michael’s death. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, he provides a rare glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a brilliant but sometimes troubled entertainer. As a witness to history on the inside, Jermaine is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal what made him tick, his private opinions, and unseen emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life.
Filled with keen insight, rich in anecdotes and behind-the-scenes detail, You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan and for anyone trying to make sense of the artist whose death was so premature.
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"If anyone really wanted a glimpse inside the world of children and fame, this book would be it. Jermaine takes you through the triumphs and tribulations in the life of his brother, The King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. It made me laugh and cry. It's just so raw and very much worth the read."
— Marie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A heartfelt book.”
— Huffington Post -
“Poignant…convincing. An honest account.”
— Daily Telegraph (London) -
“Offers a unique perspective on the world’s greatest entertainer.”
— The Voice -
“[An] unwavering defense of an unquestionably odd performer, and an intimate look at one of the greatest recording artists of all time.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“Memories are described with great intimacy and detail. It feels real. I’ve read just about everything written on MJ, and You Are Not Alone belongs among the best.”
— Joe Vogel, author of Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson -
“It’s a book of love.”
— Barbara Walters -
“A compelling read.”
— Piers Morgan
You Are Not Alone Listener Reviews
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" Tear Jerker, raw and honest. Learnt so much! Its what everyone needs to read. "
— Jay Slater, 4/10/2022 -
" I loved this book. Written by his brother, Jermaine; it was refreshing to get a look at the "real" Michael; the most misunderstood man who ever lived. "
— Christine, 4/2/2013 -
" Found this book to be more about Jermaine than Michael's life. Some insight into the life of his brother but not as much as I would have liked. "
— Laura, 3/20/2013 -
" All in all pretty good. Makes you think about his life and how the last few years unfolded. "
— Lindsay, 11/23/2012 -
" I enjoyed reading this book. Sometimes I questioned the validity of what I was read but, overall, I appreciated receiving Jermaine's perspective regarding his brother Michael's life and career. "
— Pam, 7/7/2012 -
" It is a really good bookl it made Michael seem like a normal person instead of the big superstar we all see him as! Jermaine wrote this book for his brother out of love, not money. If you are a big MJ fan than this book is for you. Warning the ending is very sad. I cried. "
— Melanie, 5/6/2012 -
" I found this quite a hard biography to read. His brother wrote the story of their childhood up to the memorial service and the investigation into his death. It tells how close he came to losing his entire fortune. "
— Kim, 2/29/2012 -
" It was really well written and very interesting. I feel I understand what he was like better now. "
— Terri, 12/15/2011 -
" I found this quite a hard biography to read. His brother wrote the story of their childhood up to the memorial service and the investigation into his death. It tells how close he came to losing his entire fortune. "
— Kim, 11/2/2011
About Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson, fourth-born in the musical family dynasty, was an original member of the Jackson 5. Singer, record producer, and composer, Jermaine is widely perceived as the Jackson family’s spokesperson, both before and after Michael’s death. He is the father to seven children and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Halima.