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Untouchable

The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson

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By: Randall Sullivan
Narrated by: Mel Foster
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“The first deep-dive narrative by a veteran journalist covering the King of Pop’s convoluted final years on earth . . . [Untouchable] helps cast Jackson in a new light.”—Los Angeles Times

“A dishy Michael Jackson biography that makes the exhaustively covered King of Pop fascinating all over again.”—People

“A tale of family, fame, lost childhood, and startling accusations never heard before.”—ABC Nightline

Delivering exclusive information and a compelling psychological portrait, Untouchable is the story of Michael Jackson from his boy idol childhood to the final four-year odyssey of his tumultuous adult life. Beginning with his last departure from Neverland, Sullivan captures Jackson’s final years shuttling around the world, and plans to recapture his wealth and reputation with a comeback album and planned series of fifty mega-concerts. Sullivan delves deep into Jackson’s past, depicting a man both naive and deeply cunning, a devoted father whose parenting decisions created international outcry, a shrewd businessman whose failures nearly brought down a megacorporation, and an inveterate narcissist who desperately wanted a quiet, normal life. Sullivan has never-before-reported information about Jackson’s business dealings, the pedophilia allegations that besmirched his reputation, and the fate of his billion-dollar-plus estate, and exclusive access to inner-circle figures including Jackson’s former attorneys and managers. Untouchable is a remarkable portrait of the man who still reigns as King of Pop.

“Randall Sullivan more than tells the story of Michael Jackson—he relives it. . . . Sullivan leaves few stones unturned.”—The Daily Beast

© 2012 by Randall Sullivan. ℗ 2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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The narrator spoiled this for me. His voice, his attempts at accents, and most annoyingly, his awful MJ voice. It made what would be a great book, mediocre.

Listen with an open mind

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would suggest this and in particular to fans of Michael. A mixture of endearing and troubling chronicles of his life which help to better understand his life and problems.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Untouchable?

The battles with his family in particular his brothers were eye opening and sad. And the sheer greed of everyone around Michael.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not really. It's rather long and sometimes quite heavy with the facts and numbers. Definitely easier to digest in sittings.

Any additional comments?

It first read like a gossip column but through perseverance, it began to delve a lot deeper and I'm glad I stuck it out.

Untouchable

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A biography of Michael Jackson that summarises his life but focussed on his last 4-years, this a triumph of forensic research told like a thriller…

Almost too fantastic to believe!

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A colossal research study about the life of this complex and controversial man, in which, in my opinion, the author managed to maintain an objective position and create a vivid, realistic portrait. The author presents a vast amount of facts without asserting anything, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions about who Michael Jackson really was.

Vivid, realistic portrait

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It’s a very long audio however so we’ll narrated and told. Gives you a whirlwind tour on Everything about Michael Jackson and more! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Brilliant insight - the best biography written about MJ I have read

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