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The explosive New York Times bestseller-- Madonna

From motherless child to wife and mother, from "boy toy" to fiercely independent diva, Madonna is one of the most remarkable women of our time. With a career that spans two decades and ranges from the scandalous to the transcendent, she is a bigger phenomenon than ever. But who is the private woman behind the public image?

Andrew Morton, whose #1 New York Times bestsellers about Princess Diana and Monica Lewinsky have proven his ability to gain access to insiders who won't talk to anyone else, answers that question in this decidedly unauthorized new biography. Morton's extensive, in-depth interviews with members of Madonna's inner circle-- lovers, friends, and business connection, many of whom have never spoken out before-- allow him to go beyond the carefully constructed myths to unmask the real Madonna. Andrew Morton is able to make startling revelations, among them the real story of Madonna's family background; the events behind the violent attack that changed her views on sex and men; her relationships with Michael Jackson, Prince, John F. Kennedy Jr., Vanilla Ice, and other rock and Hollywood stars; the mystery man she wanted to marry; and the darkest days of her career when she threatened to quit show business. In this fascinating, richly detailed biography, Andrew Morton reveals Madonna in an entirely new light.

With 16 pages of photographs

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1151528 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 352 pages

From Library Journal
Madonna is an explosive account of the life of an incredibly complex and determined woman, unquestionably one of the most popular female entertainers of our time. This biography portrays how the controversial rock star embarked on her career in New York in 1978 and has captured headlines ever since. Morton reveals a driven, intelligent, ambitious, successful woman who seems invincible in public, but in private is restless, insecure, vulnerable, and sometimes very human. He begins with her childhood, delving into her Catholic upbringing, her mother's death from breast cancer, and her schooling, then continues into her twenties portraying her as a control freak her recording career, her concerts, and her businesses. Her complicated relationships with men and women, her sexual encounters, abortions, marriages, divorce, music, movies, obsession with being famous, and children born out of wedlock are all revealed. This should please Madonna's fans and is entertainment for anyone who enjoys a startling story, read thrillingly by Ian Peakes. Recommended for popular music biography collections. Carol Stern, Glen Cove Lib., NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Andrew Morton is one of the world's best-known biographers and a leading authority on modern celebrity. His groundbreaking and controversial biography Diana: Her True Story changed the public's perception of the British monarchy, while Monica's Story, his authorized biography of Monica Lewinsky, gave voice to the events behind the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.

Andrew Morton has won numerous awards, among them Author of the Year and an award for services to journalism. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters.

Customer Reviews

Please!!!!!
I have a simple question: Could this author not uncover ANYTHING new about Madonna? Not a thing? This is really a rip off. There is not one thing in this book people who are even remotely familiar with Madonna will not already know. At least when I read the last Madonna book (J. R. Taraborrelli's), I thought he uncovered a lot of new ground. But this guy, Morton, just ripped off the other guy's book (Taraborelli's), and didn't even try to act like he didn't. Whole passages! Come on! Enough, already. No more Madonna books, please. Wait for the paperback of Taraborelli's if you simply must buy a Madonna book -- but save your money and forget about this one. Even poor Princess Diana -- who Andrew Morton also wrote about -- would be bored to tears by this one. I can't believe this even came out!!!! I want my money back.

His research was mainly copying previous bios!!
This book is apalling.

I class myself as a fan of her music who knows a little about her life story, but i was amazed even i could find SO many inaccuracies in this book that i found it frightening.

For example

a. Morton states at one point that Hollywood execs were nervous about letting James Foley direct Who's That Girl as his previous experience was only directing 'Papa don't preach', 'Live to tell' and 'Open your heart' ( p143 )

FACT- James Foley directed Sean Penn in 'At Close Range' prior to any of those vids.

ANYONE WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE INTERNET COULD FIND THIS INFO IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES FLAT.

Whats even more amazing is that in the Videography section in the rear the correct video directors are named ( J.B Mondino for 'Open').

b. Morton states that it was 18 months between Guy Ritchie and Madonna first meeting and their wedding ( p226).

Hello--so there are 18 months between summer 1998 and Dec 2000?

There are so many inaccuracies like this that are even beyond what a decent proofreader should pick up.

Also there are literally lines lifted from other bios that are not even acknowledged.

And as for his analysis of Madonna, well Mr Morton, don't give up the day job.

On second thought , please do.

Not for Madonna fans!
Avoid this book at all costs! As an avid Madonna fan, I can tell you that there is absolutely nothing new that one hundred authors haven't written about her!