Michael Jackson's own account of his life was published in 1988, written while he was among the most closely watched performers in the world.
The memoir covers a childhood in Gary, Indiana, the years of performing with his brothers, the move into a solo career and the making of the records that followed. Jackson writes about rehearsal, stagecraft, studio work and the pressure of constant attention in a direct, conversational voice, and the book remains the only autobiography he produced. This RHUK paperback runs to 320 pages.
Reader notes:
• A first-hand account of a childhood spent performing
• Passages on songwriting, recording and preparing a stage show
• Reflections on fame written at the height of his career
• A 320-page RHUK paperback
Of interest to music readers and biography collectors, published by RHUK and available from Boipoka.