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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Sept 13, 2011 9:49:05 GMT -5
I've been excited about Jermaine's book coming out soon in the US and Canada... apparently it's already available in the UK: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0007435665/harpercollins37-21However, there is already controversy. He released an excerpt from the book that's NOT true! Jermaine wrote this: On Saturday, June 20, the director Kenny Ortega visited Michael at home and one hour after he left, choreographer Travis Payne received a phone call from Kenny telling him to get to the house urgently. That same afternoon the musical director, Michael Bearden, made a bizarre announcement to dancers and crew on stage, telling them: "Everyone needs to pray for Michael and send him good wishes." And Michael Bearden denied this took place: wow! seriously? never happened! i'm sure that new book will be in my lawyers office soon! I will always remain a true friend to MJ even if his own family won't..spread love...m~ Hmmm... I was really hopeful Jermaine would not only be truthful, but it would be a positive book sharing personal stories and beautiful memories of Michael. Instead, what he wrote above does NOT help the Prosecution's case! First LaToya undermines them with her wild conspiracy claims, and now Jermaine rewrites history? Way to throw your brother under the bus! So upsetting... I really hope that Jermaine is not called as a witness for the defense!!!
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Sept 13, 2011 10:25:58 GMT -5
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Sept 16, 2011 16:42:40 GMT -5
So far, Jermaine is doing a fine job with his US interviews. He was also on Good Morning America... abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/jermaine-jackson-michael-childhood-brothers-death/story?id=14506515And I saw him for a full hour on Piers Morgan last nite... good job but he could have been better. When the subject came to Martin Bashir, Jermaine said he should be slapped... LOL. But I would have added why, that Bashir completely set up Michael to look like some kind of monster, all the while telling Michael the opposite, that the documentary would paint him to be the wonderful man he was. Jermaine's book is now available and the reviews are glowing! I knew that his book would be a touching tribute to Michael BUT Jermaine has made some questionable comments that have made some fans mad, and they have been attacking him! I am SO against this... the book may not be totally factual, but it's from Jermaine's eyes, and I would think the fan community would LOVE a positive book about Michael for a change! But no, they don't see that part, but instead wish to rip Jermaine to shreds. I know all this because Jermaine has been defending himself on Twitter to no avail. It also bothers me that they are so hypocritcal. One justice group chastised a family member for attacking a fan, and said that Michael wouldn't want that. Don't they realize that Michael would hate seeing his family attacked by fans? No they don't see that, but it goes both ways. Here is an example of the growing discord within the fan community: www.twitlonger.com/show/d311bfI have kept mainly silent on Twitter about my views, but no longer. I am strong enough to take on the haters and bullies... yes that's what they are. So sick and tired of seeing the family bashed... they really can't win, no matter what they do! I'm moving this thread to Rants. By the way, I'll be ordering Jermaine's book ASAP. Please share your thoughts if you've read it, thanks!
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Post by mjsiris on Sept 16, 2011 17:21:32 GMT -5
I actually just ordered my copy yesterday from Amazon in the UK. It will probably be a few days before it arrives, but I'm looking forward to reading it.
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Post by divastyle on Sept 19, 2011 21:18:32 GMT -5
I'm reading it now MAL, about 170 pages in and I love it so far! I agree, I don't like the see fans attacking the family, Mikey would NOT like that!!
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Post by JillieJean0829 on Sept 24, 2011 9:00:29 GMT -5
I ordered mine last week from Amazon & it should be arriving ANY day now!! Can't wait to read it this weekend!
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Sept 24, 2011 13:16:51 GMT -5
Hey Jilly, welcome to our forum! I couldn't wait for Amazon and ran to Chapters to buy it So far I am just loving it! Jermaine has done such an excellent job recalling their childhood and explaining everything so well. I just wish every fan would give Jermaine a chance and read this book. So far, it's fantastic!
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