Listen to a few golden oldies from the king of pop–Michael Jackson. Also be sure to check your emails to see if you’re one of five winners of MICHAEL JACKSON: THE MAGIC, THE MADNESS, THE WHOLE STORY (1958-2009) by J. Randy Taraborelli.

In honor of Michael Jackson’s birthday (8/29), you have a chance to win a copy of MICHAEL JACKSON: THE MAGIC, THE MADNESS, THE WHOLE STORY (1958-2009) by J. Randy Taraborelli.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

So much has how been said and written about the life and career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. This book is the fruit of over 30 years of research and hundreds of exclusive interviews with a remarkable level of access to the very closest circles of the Jackson family – including Michael himself. Cutting through tabloid rumours, J. Randy Taraborrelli traces the real story behind Michael Jackson, from his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent to his ever-changing personal appearance and bizarre publicity stunts. This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson’s life: his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, his passions and addictions, his children. Objective and revealing, it carries the hallmarks of all of Taraborrelli’s best-sellers: impeccable research, brilliant storytelling and definitive documentation.

Contest open to US residents only. Contest ends at 12:01 a.m.  August 29, 2009. Void where prohibited by law. The winners will be notified via email. If the winner hasn’t responded within 48 hours of the initial email with their shipping address, the next name pulled will be the winner.

   Thursday, June 25th will be a day I never forget. I got news that left me speechless. How do you comfort a family who lost two young loved ones in a fire–there were no words but hugs.  Although I only met Annishia (21) and her daughter Ariel (6) a few times prior to their death because of my association with their uncle, I can remember their welcoming spirits and their beautiful smiles. Their uncle loved them dearly and to see his pain and that of their parents and grandparents, filled my heart with grief.

On that same day,  we all lost the king of pop–Michael Jackson.  The impact of Michael Jackson’s death didn’t really hit me until Sunday. I guess my mind was already dealing with so much. I grew up loving Michael Jackson. I can remember me, Annette & Cordella playing a game we called the Jacksons–where we would each pretend to be one of the Jackson’s girlfriends. Of course everybody wanted to be Michael Jackson’s girlfriend. LOL

The Lord is calling us home–young–old–famous and not so famous.  If your house is not in order–its time to get it in order.

After talking to Henry in more detail about his nieces, this is what my heart led me to write.  I recited it to their mom/grandmother last night–I’m glad it uplifted her spirits.  Although I wrote this about Annisha and Ariel, it can also hold true for the fans of  Michael Jackson. I can hear Michael singing now, “Just look for me and I’ll be there.”

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