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Michael Jackson was a megastar for most of his life. Known as The King of Pop, the Grammy Award winner always seemed to find his way into the spotlight. However, he tended to lead a pretty private life, too, or as private as one can get. The “Leave Me Alone” singer rarely shared details about his family, children or personal life, utilizing that privacy as a necessary escape from it all when the camera flashes and tabloids got to be too much.
That is why the book Moonwalk: A Memoir is such a rare piece of music history. It is the only official autobiography from Michael Jackson, offering fans a glimpse into his world in his own words. The book is a great opportunity for new and old fans to dive deeper into his life.
Right now, it’s available on Amazon, retailing for $29 for a hardcover version and $14.99 for the Kindle edition, and at Barnes & Noble for $30 hardcover and $14.99 for an eBook option.
‘Moonwalk: A Memoir’
by Michael Jackson
Jackson’s 1988 autobiography is currently a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon.
Moonwalk: A Memoir covers both the joyful and harder moments of Michael Jackson’s childhood, along with his time in the Jackson 5. The singer touches on his process and inspirations behind some of his biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and “Thriller.”
A section of the bestselling autobiography focuses solely on anecdotes on Jackson’s famous friends, including Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Katharine Hepburn and others. Jackson also wrote candidly about the crushing isolation he felt in the spotlight, along with the ever-hot topic of plastic surgery and the “bizarre” rumors that swirled around him. While there are a number of unofficial tellings of Jackson’s life, this one comes straight from the source.
Meanwhile, Michael Jackson is experiencing a resurgence in pop culture, largely thanks to the film about his early years titled Michael. Since its release in late April, the record-breaking film became the second highest-grossing biopic of all time, beating out Elvis, which was directed by Baz Luhrmann. The movie brought in more than $600 million around the globe, according to Deadline, so far.
On the Billboard charts, Jackson had a triumphant homecoming. The singer’s landmark album Thriller returned to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart dated May 16. This is the first time the album has reclaimed the spot in four decades.
Priced starting at $29, you can shop the 1988 autobiography Moonwalk: A Memoir on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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