Book Review: 'Lost Boy' (Michael Jackson) by Kit Culkin with Jeanette Krylowski
Macaulay's Dad Speaks Out About Michael Jackson and the Famous Trial
With the Jackson trial reaching crescendo, it seems everyone has an opinion about the Big Question: Is Michael Jackson a pedophile? Most of these opinions are just speculation, but every once in a while, a solid piece of knowledge is published. Kit Culkin's new e-book, Lost Boy, is one of those rare gems, as it offers a rare, knowledgable account of the King of Pop.
Child star Macaulay Culkin is one of Michael Jackson's most well-known friends and their friendship dates back to Macaulay's childhood. For these reasons, Culkin's name is a hot topic in the media coverage of the Jackson trial. Some witnesses for the prosecution claim that he was molested by Jackson, but Macaulay himself denied these accusations in court. However, in many people's minds, there are still some unanswered questions about Jackson's relationship with children and what goes on inside Neverland. These people might be tempted to turn to one of the many unauthorized Jackson biographies for the "inside story." On the other hand, if you want the real "inside story," you need to read a biography written by someone who has actually been inside Jackson's world, someone like Macaulay's father, Kit Culkin.
Kit Culkin manages to achieve the rare balance between personal memoir and journalism, resulting in a book that is both entertaining and informative. Culkin doesn't take sides; he fairly presents details that could either be used for or against Jackson. In the first chapter, for example, he refutes others' claims that Jackson only pays attention to little boys. Culkin's daughter Quinn never felt left out of the fun surrounding Jackson, he writes. Then, in all fairness, Culkin writes of an incident that could be used against Jackson, as the incident made him suspicious of Jackson to the extent that he no longer allowed his children to be with him without parental supervision. Culkin never condemns or defends Michael Jackson and he passes neither positive nor negative judgement on Jackson's accuser and his family. It's obvious that Culkin merely wants to voice what he knows and he repeatedly writes that he, like us all, does not definitely know if Michael Jackson is a pedophile -- only Michael Jackson knows that.
And so, if you're follwing the Jackson trial, if you're curious about the King of Pop's true self or if you're just wondering what really goes on in Neverland, then read Lost Boy, written by Kit Culkin with Jeanette Krylowski. It's available for download exclusively at www.kitculkin.com. Since it's an e-book, you need Acrobat Reader to view and print it, but the link to this free software is on the site, if you don't have it already installed on your computer. Lost Boy is only $9.99 and there are no extra fees. Plus, as an added bonus for eBay fans, you can pay for the book through PayPal.
Don't rely on speculation ... Rely on a personal account from someone who was there, someone like Kit Culkin.
Child star Macaulay Culkin is one of Michael Jackson's most well-known friends and their friendship dates back to Macaulay's childhood. For these reasons, Culkin's name is a hot topic in the media coverage of the Jackson trial. Some witnesses for the prosecution claim that he was molested by Jackson, but Macaulay himself denied these accusations in court. However, in many people's minds, there are still some unanswered questions about Jackson's relationship with children and what goes on inside Neverland. These people might be tempted to turn to one of the many unauthorized Jackson biographies for the "inside story." On the other hand, if you want the real "inside story," you need to read a biography written by someone who has actually been inside Jackson's world, someone like Macaulay's father, Kit Culkin.
Kit Culkin manages to achieve the rare balance between personal memoir and journalism, resulting in a book that is both entertaining and informative. Culkin doesn't take sides; he fairly presents details that could either be used for or against Jackson. In the first chapter, for example, he refutes others' claims that Jackson only pays attention to little boys. Culkin's daughter Quinn never felt left out of the fun surrounding Jackson, he writes. Then, in all fairness, Culkin writes of an incident that could be used against Jackson, as the incident made him suspicious of Jackson to the extent that he no longer allowed his children to be with him without parental supervision. Culkin never condemns or defends Michael Jackson and he passes neither positive nor negative judgement on Jackson's accuser and his family. It's obvious that Culkin merely wants to voice what he knows and he repeatedly writes that he, like us all, does not definitely know if Michael Jackson is a pedophile -- only Michael Jackson knows that.
And so, if you're follwing the Jackson trial, if you're curious about the King of Pop's true self or if you're just wondering what really goes on in Neverland, then read Lost Boy, written by Kit Culkin with Jeanette Krylowski. It's available for download exclusively at www.kitculkin.com. Since it's an e-book, you need Acrobat Reader to view and print it, but the link to this free software is on the site, if you don't have it already installed on your computer. Lost Boy is only $9.99 and there are no extra fees. Plus, as an added bonus for eBay fans, you can pay for the book through PayPal.
Don't rely on speculation ... Rely on a personal account from someone who was there, someone like Kit Culkin.
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- 1. Kit Culkin offers an inside look at Michael Jackson's life and personality.
- 2. Kit Culkin doesn't take sides for or against Jackson.
- 3. The e-book is available for only $9.99.
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Post a CommentI want to let you know that there is a website called Reflections On the Dance about Michael. It is www.reflectionsonthedance.com. Geraldine Hughes who was the legal secretary back in 93 gives factual information about what really happened. She is the author of Redemption and a soon to be released book Michaelgate. You have to know that when Michael purchased the Beatles Catalog back in the mid 80's there was a clause that he signed and one has to do with morality. Many people may not know that about him, but I learned it from Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory. There were some stipulations in the clause. So that's why you have the two child molestation cases spreaded out.
none of them links work, they just bring u back here,,,,anyways who cares u need to get your own self in heaven no one else can do it for u,,,learn from this mess and be thankful u didn't have a life like this...People lying, stealing, and backstabbing you, for what MONEY....THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL.... but mostly say a prayer for M.J and his family....It's in GOD'S hands now.... ALL OF IT, PEOPLE TOO...R.I.P. M.J now you can for once....
I just read the book & thought it was excellent. It is fair & objective. Kit Culkin WAS there with his children visitting Neverland on MANY OCCASSIONS not just 'a few' visits. He knew MJ for a number of years. I do not subscribe to the theory that MJ was some sort of 'angel' or 'deity' of any sort. The man DID have issues but considering his childhood & pressures of fame, who wouldn't?? Do I think he exhibited poor judgement in 'saying' some of the things he said on national television? Absolutely! Is he a pedophile? As Kit Culkin says in his book, only Michael Jackson knows for sure however, based on what I've learned of the circumstances surrounding the '93 AND '05 allegations & trial, Michael Jackson WAS the victim of extortion without a doubt. If one does their 'research' & is considering the evidence surrounding these allegations, it's hard, VERY HARD that is, to come to any other conclusion. Perhaps Macaulay Culkin said it best on LKL during his interview: "Mi
Gee, Danielle, I hope Kit paid you well for the advertisement. I read part of the book, and $9.99? Please people, don't even waste your time on this e-book, let alone your money. Funny how you say he was an insider in the world of MJ...R. Taraborrelli says the same thing in writing his biography of MJ, and after reading that, he was clearly on the fringes of MJ's world, which I suspect, is better than what Kit Culkin had. ...and balance? None at all.
Macaulay hated his father.
BELIEVE IT. MICHAEL JACKSON WAS NOT A PAEDOPHILE SO STOP ASSOCIATING HIS NAME WITH IT ! READ THE FACTS.The book "Conspiracy Theory" by Aphrodite Jones. The free e-book by Barry Rothman's secretary. http://jetzi-mjvideo.com/books2/red/red22.html
Abusers have a history of abusing hundreds of children that they come into contact with. When one child comes forward all the rest come forward. NOT ONE OTHER VALID WITNESS CAME FORWARD TO SAY THAT HE HAD BEEN MOLESTED. THEY ALL SAID THE SAME THING, THAT MICHAEL BEHAVED WITH THEM AS A FRIEND AND DID NO INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR. PAEDOPHILES WORK IN SECRECY,(A FACT) MICHAEL WAS NEVER SECRET, VERY OPEN, VERY REVEALING, THE PARENTS HAD FULL ACCESS TO ALL THAT WAS HAPPENING.
The link to the book declaring Michael Jackson as INNOCENT OF ALL CHARGES is :-
http://jetzi-mjvideo.com/books2/red/red22.html
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I agree. The true perpetrators were Evan Chandler and Barry Rothman. Barry Rothman's secretary has even written a (free) e-book "Redemption" to explain the facts that she knows that show Michael Jackson's innocence. I wish people would stop taking the media at face value and learn the truth for themselves. http://jetzi-mjvideo.com/books2/red/red22.html
Also there is a new yahoo group called "vindication better than tributes" that has a website www.mjtruthnow.com
Please learn for yourself. Aphrodite Jones "Conspiracy theory" outlines all the court transcripts (that the MEDIA NEVER LET YOU SEE ) Defend the truth. Its up to you !
I think if Michael Jackson was a child molester he sure did suffer for it during the last years of his life. Ever since the trial his life was never great again - compared to before, with his music releases and all.
Sooooo many people go to their grave knowing the truth, while others who remain alive will never know.