Remember the Time

Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days

De: Bill Whitfield, Javon Beard, Tanner Colby - contributor

Narrado por: Neal Ghant, Brad Raymond, Brian Troxell

Hounded by the tabloid media, driven from his self-made sanctuary at Neverland, Michael Jackson spent his final years moving from city to city, living with his three children in virtual seclusion - a futile attempt to escape a world that wouldn’t leave him alone. During that time, two men served as the singer’s personal security team: Bill Whitfield, a former cop and veteran of the security profession, and Javon Beard, a brash, untested rookie, both single fathers themselves.

Stationed at his side nearly 24/7, their job was to see and hear everything that transpired, and to keep everyone else out, making them the only two men who know what 60 million fans around the world still want to know: What really happened to the King of Pop?Driven by a desire to show the world who Michael Jackson truly was, Whitfield and Beard have produced the only definitive, first-person account of Michael Jackson’s last years: the extreme measures necessary to protect Jackson and his family, the simple moments of happiness they managed to share in a time of great stress, the special relationship Jackson shared with his fans, and the tragic events that culminated in the singer’s ill-fated comeback, This Is It. The truth is far more compelling than anything you’ve yet heard.

An indispensable piece of pop-culture history, Remember the Time is the story of a man struggling to live a normal life under extraordinary circumstances, the story of a father fighting to protect and provide for his children.

Remember the Time is the book that dismantles the tabloid myths once and for all to give Michael Jackson back his humanity.

©2014 Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Amazing Book! I didn't feel dirty listening to it

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

Absolutely! I almost didn't buy this book because I have NO interest in reading a sordid "MJ tell-all" and I was so pleasantly surprised that this book is the exact opposite.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that it literally restores his humanity and the authors really truly and genuinely cared about him, his kids and his well-being. To me, that makes a WORLD of difference. The only thing that was a little offputting was the man who read for Javon. SInce Javon was supposed to be younger than Bill, it was weird that the man reading for him sounded like he was all of 60+ years old. But it did give a great contrast so it was clear whose account you were listening to so I guess it served its purpose.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are so many awesome scenes in this book I definitely can't pick just one. But one of the funniest was when Bill told people in the store that the man behind the mask was Prince and they left them alone and the fact that MJ got a kick out of that. So cute! OH, and also the scene where MJ had no problems with his fans sitting outside of his house all day. That really shocked me. I always heard that he loved his fans but all celebs say that, right? He really and truly LOVED his fans.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Michael Jackson, the human.

Any additional comments?

Anyone on the fence about purchasing this book, by all means do it! If you ever wanted to know the human side of MJ and how much his kids really loved him and how much he truly loved his fans. Just an awesome book that I'm so glad I took a chance on. This is my first and last MJ "tell-all" book. I am convinced no other book could do his legacy this much justice.

Awesome book!!

What made the experience of listening to Remember the Time the most enjoyable?

It was fascinating learning so much about Michael Jackson's personal life and what he was like as a person, not a celebrity. A really great story that held my interest the whole way through - I actually looked forward to my commutes so I could listen to what would happen next. His kids have always been such a mystery, I really enjoyed getting to know them in this book too, and my heart breaks for them losing their father.

What other book might you compare Remember the Time to and why?

I don't usually read this type of book, so the only other one I have read that is similar is "Open" by Andre Agassi

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Bill of course!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes! Laugh, cry, anger, grief and warmth

Any additional comments?

You gotta get this book - it really is great!

Love it!!

Great book showed loyalty, compassion, and trust. Thank you for being there for Michael Jackson not judging always trustworthy.

Very Insightful

This is a great book that focuses on Michael’s life towards the end and very insightful of the things going on in his world. This book is amazing and provides a lot of clarity of things YOU may question. Much ore detailed than the movie and so much better.

Thank you

Thank you very much for writing this book ! It was an excellent book and a must read . Thank you for being one of the only true people that showed MJ and his family true genuine love and support .

The book in general

I was born in 2006, when I heard of Michael Jackson's death I was only 3, the only things I remember that day was the headlines, the footage of the hospital, and my parents shaking there heads and praying. 2020 was when I became a fan of his music, his style, his voice, and his uniqueness. I read this book to learn more about Michael Jackson in his finale days, it made me love who he was even more, I hope he's doing great and having an even better life up there than he had down here, R.I.P. Michael J. Jackson, is and forever will be The King of Pop👑✨

This is it!

Thank you . Great book!
I don’t know my appreciation of the book is because of the efforts Bill and Javon put on it or my love to MJ. I think, both.

Wonderful

Told with heart and love for MJ. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.

Legit

Great job by these two guys. Made little due to all the Scumbags they had to see run MJ’s life. They know well MJ would rather of been with them on a daily basis and live a normal life.
Bright lights...Dark shadows sums up MJ’s life.
Nice job fellas.

My Review

Loved this book! I'm a big fan of Michael Jackson, and this was a beautiful and captivating story. Makes you realize how misunderstood he was, and how he needed more people like Bill & Javon in his life. Thank you for writing this book, I'll definitely recommend this to those who are interested.