Untouchable

The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson

De: Randall Sullivan

Narrado por: Mel Foster

“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.

Wonderful insight into the life of Michael Jackson

Would you listen to Untouchable again? Why?

This book might not please some hard core fans of Michael Jackson, because it highlights the true Michael Jackson. It sheds light on the great things that made Michael Jackson loved by many, as well as the dark parts of Michael Jackson that earned him the nickname "Wacko Jacko". This book leaves you feeling a bit of pity for the star because he always wanted a normal life but never attained it. At the same time it allows you to see that money cant cure loneliness or heartache. Loved the book, but at times it was a little slow going and was hard to keep track of all the key players in the Michael Jackson saga. If youre looking for the hard but necessary truth about Michael's life this is a must read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Michael of course. He had so many facets to his personality and he had such a impact on everyone he met.

Have you listened to any of Mel Foster’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

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

I wanted to yes, but was unable to because it is a long book.

great book, very detailed

very deatiled account of Michael's success and family life. it was so detailed in fact, and brought in ALL of the players in his life, that it deemed almost chaotic just in its reading. definitely have to pay atten well to know who the players were. it just illustrates the confision surrounding his life. great book, well done, and seemed fairly balanced.

Tom Messereau loved it so I bought it.

I bought it with my credit from audible because Tom Messereau recommended it. If anyone knows MJ it would be Tom Messereau, he was with him at the most vulnerable time in his whole life. It was good, the narrator put’s you to sleep but it was good

Extremely well organized and thoughtfully laid out

I have been a Michael Jackson fan since Jr high school when his first solo album came out. I never believed those that accused him of being a pedophile. After listening to this recording I now understand that he never had a chance. The entire Jackson clan was poisoned from an early age and as much as Micheal wanted to believe in others that was his ultimate down fall. It seemed like it was just impossible to know who to trust. In the end he gave us all his enduring legacy of music and the love behind it. I very much hope that Micheal is now resting in peace or at play like the childhood he so desperately deserved but never had.

Tremendous look into the life of a gentle, kind, man.

I really enjoyed this book. The attention to detail and dates and people etc was impeccable. I found this biography heart wrenching and felt so sorry for the pain and injustice inflicted upon Michael Jackson by so many greedy dishonest, monsters. The parents who fabricated lies for the sake of greed and money. Unbelievably sad that such a gentle guy had to suffer at the hands of these perpetrators. Michael Jackson appeared very much to be well educated and bright. Sadly, the money grabbing entourage failed him financially and morally. I couldn’t put this book down. From start to finish it is so interesting. The author really did his homework and gave great information. The one annoying thing I found was when the narrator insisted on putting on terribly bad accents of people from other countries and of women as well. Pity he didn’t just read in his own voice for the whole thing.