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  • Michael and Me

  • The Untold Story of Michael Jackson’s Secret Romance
  • By: Shana Mangatal
  • Narrated by: Shana Mangatal
  • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)
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Michael and Me

By: Shana Mangatal
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Summary

More than seven years after his death, Michael Jackson continues to fascinate the world. Shana Mangatal was one of Jackson's only constant and true rocks of stability for nearly two decades. Their relationship was quiet and sweet and real - a closely guarded secret, known only to a few trusted employees and friends. Shana is now coming forward to tell their love story. Her story is rich with every little detail. She witnessed the scandals, lawsuits, the release of groundbreaking albums and subsequent world tours, big-budget short films, and addictions. Michael and Me entertains and inspires, but above all, Shana continues to treat Michael (and his legacy) with respect. This is not an exploitative tell-all, but rather a book that shows the side of Michael people never knew. In it, Shana paints a more intimate picture of this beloved, yet very misunderstood man.

©2016 Shana Mangatal (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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So insightful and very well written

wow! I loved every moment in this book. Shana is so captivating and the stories were great! it's so refreshing to hear positive things about MJ and I feel I know him a lot better after listening to this incredible book. I recommend it to everyone, even if you're not a MJ fan you will be after listening to this book. Shana is honest, fun and truly an inspiration. Thank you for writing such an insightful and entertaining book! Highly recommend!

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Really interesting and loving

Lovely book, warm felt, gripping. I couldn't not listen to it. Nice to learn michael did have a bit of happiness and love such a shame nothing more came of it. Liked how you felt like you were there while listening to and how detailed it is.

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Inspiring and uplifting

I really really enjoyed this book. It is different to any other MJ books and refreshing to read new things about the man. I think that truthfully allot of fans find it hard to fully believe things that are said about his life particular his Love life because it was always such a mystery and allot of lies have been said before but I read the book with an open mind and really wanting it to be true and actually believing it is true to his life. Being a life long MJ fan made this book very very joyful and also deeply sad on certain parts but overall it was a fascinating and addictive book. I would recommend it. It made me feel like dreams can come true and I think we all need a bit of that optimism

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love is never ending

loved it, had me enthralled from beginning to the end. a real mix of emotions. had me sobbing at the end. a love and friendship of two sweet and caring souls who's love for each other will always live on.

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Michael

Good little book. From a girl who obviously knows him well. Enjoyed it. Well done

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Michael and Me :

I found this audio book very interesting. Not only for the Michael Jackson link, but also for the sneak peak into the music industry. I honestly think this even a non Michael Jackson fan would enjoy this book.
Some may doubt what Shana may claim. but I found her words quite factual and very informative. she describes in depth her relationship with Michael Jackson. it's not always great views on him. But always polite and respectful.

Hearing Shana read her own words does add alot to this book. She draws you in, her voice comes over strong, emotional yet quite calming.

As I said earlier the book though obviously about Michael Jackson. it is also an insight into show business. I liked how other famous people are woven in. Dolly Parton, Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Brad Pitt etc.

This book for me is a must read/listen . you get backstage stories, behind the scenes stories from Jackson's music videos, stories on his TV appearances and Michael Jackson in everyday life stories .

Some bits are dark and very sad . She covers the child abuse allegations, Michael's insecurities and his untimely passing.

overall Shana does come across as respectful, honest, caring, funny and at times strong and determined woman. plus obviously a very attractive woman I could see how most men would fall for her, so why not MJ?

At times she did lose her way, but did give herself a talking to and bucked herself out of those moment's.

I for one hope we get a follow up. A book about her time working in the showbiz industry around the 90s surely would be an interesting, honest, eye opening account.



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Interesting….

Interesting story. The narration was kinda annoying. She sounded quite immature at times and I kept wondering why they did not get together. If they really did love each other surely they would eventually just be together. The subject is of course highly debated! All in all it was an interesting insight into MJ and his life.

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Tragic Love Story💗💔😫

This is one of the most romantic stories I have ever read. But it is also so tragic.
Because you could see what would have happened if they have gotten married.
How happy they would have made each other. If he only had the courage to marry her.

But it also has an important moral.

I am a Christian. I have heard so many stories. Of how some guys who pray to God that one day they would have a wonderful wife. Then they meet their wonderful girl, and then they chicken out. And I bet Michael did the same.

Even though I am so sorry for her for having to go through such an addictive and toxic relationship with Michael. I am really grateful that she wrote this book. And gave us a chance to understand more off the psychology of Michael Jackson

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lovely heartfelt book, even mega stars are human

Lovely book, allow us the opportunity to see Michael the person as a human being. Heartbreaking that Shana never got to truly be with the man she loved, who clearly loved her too. Thank you, for sharing your story

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An insight into the real Michael Jackson

I loved it from start from tto finish. I felt like I got to see the side of Michael Jackson that no one wanted to portray

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