Michael Jackson: In Search Of Neverland

By Gloria Rhoads Berlin
98 Pages (Paperback)
Date Published: March 29, 2010

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host, Robin Leach, called it the ‘sale of the century’. It was the real estate transaction that made Michael Jackson the owner of what would come to be called the Neverland Ranch. I am the realtor who made that sale. This story is about Michael Jackson, whom I first met when he was in his teens, and how I helped the King of Pop make his dreams come true and acquire his dream home, Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson was one of the most brilliant men I have ever known in my life, certainly not the Wacko Jacko described in the media. He was so thoughtful and decisive as a client that he was a joy to work with. He is the only celebrity client that really knew what he wanted – where, when and how. I hope this exclusive telling of my friendship with Michael and the extraordinary adventure that was the search for Neverland will reveal his true motivations and intentions, and it is my hope that you will enjoy this book about Michael Jackson, the King of Pop.

MY THOUGHTS:

I have never read a Michael Jackson based book before, but of course I have been curious I mean he is the “King of Pop.”  I found this book to be a very quick read (less than 100 pages only) and very positive.  The book is told by Gloria Berlin who is the real estate agent that helped Michael Jackson purchase Neverland Ranch.  It is her personal memories of Michael and even how her son used to play with Randy Jackson.  The book is very sweet and the memories are nice, a very different side of Michael as he has been portrayed lately.  The book is not technical and doesn’t go into total specifics for purchasing a house, but tells the story more of from one friend to another.  There are even a few black and white photos in the middle of the book.  The book talks about how Michael was an animal lover, enamored with Elizabeth Taylor and how he has grown.  I do wish that the book was longer as it is quick but it is not meant to be a whole biography but rather a period of time that the author was involved with Michael. 

BUY IT: You can buy “Michael Jackson:  In Search of Neverland” at your local bookstore or check it out on Amazonfor $16.95.

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