Michael Jackson Conspiracy by Aphrodite Jones Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Michael Jackson Conspiracy
Book Review: Interesting subject, well written
Summary: 5 Stars
Aphrodite Jones is an interesting character. With many books already published, several TV movies, and a TV reporter career under her belt she is already established in the media. What makes her interesting though, is that by her own admission, she was certain that Michael Jackson was guilty of child molestation before and during his trial, which ended in his acquittal on all charges.
It wasn't until she actually bothered to read her way through the hours of transcripts, reviewed thousands of items of evidence - including photos and videos - that she realised that she was wrong all along. Reporters covering the trial were strongly encouraged by their superiors to provide a negative and sensationalised view of the trial, giving their readers and viewers the wrong opinion of what was happening in the court room. Where the prosecution made a damning accusation it was all over the front pages, but where the defense was able to PROVE the accusation to be false using undeniable facts, the media said nothing. This contniued throughout the case and may people I knew were convinced Jacko was going away for a very long time. How wrong they were.
Even if you have only a passing interest in Michael Jackson's trial, or the way in which the media can influence public opinion then I strongly urge you to buy this book. It is essential reading.
Book Review: The Truth at Last
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those books you really cannot put down. From the first page you feel that you are in the courtroom, in the jury box and making your own decision, rather than relying on what was obviously a very dishonest media overview of what actually took place.
The author demonstrates the difference between what was reported and what actually happened by examining witness testimony, using extract from court transcripts, and describing both the jury's and Michael Jackson's reactions to what was being said.
We were led to believe that the main accusers were credible, yet over and over again under cross examination they were caught out in lies, and on many occasions actually had to admit that they were lying. Not only did their story keep changing but they even contradicted each other, and their reaction when faced with this was never reported by the media.
The photographs entered into evidence show Michael Jackson's most private living areas, not grand but could belong to any teenager and the account of what he actually did for this family, show him indeed as a naive, childlike character who was no match for the very streetwise family with a long history of scams including making false allegations. The witnessess from the '93 era according to the media had the jury rivetted, the truth is that their stories disintegrated under cross examination and the jury were rolling their eyes in disbelief.
Whatever your feelings about Michael Jackson, this book should be read by anyone intested in justice and human rights. The media were not only dishonest in what they did report, but their main dishonesty is in what they didn't report.
The US cable news outlets distorted this for their own gain and it is quite shocking to realise the lenghths that they were prepared to go to. This dishonesty needs to be exposed in the interests of fairness and civil rights.
Well done to Aphrodite Jones, not only is the book compulsive reading, but it is not written in a way that tries to persuade the reader to believe one thing or another, you are just given the facts which the media did not report and you draw your own conclusion as to how mislead and manipulated our opinions were. The behind the scenes story shows that fact is indeed stranger and in this case far more interesting than the fiction.
I have completely changed my view of Michael Jackson and understand why the jury reached their verdict, from the moment the accusers finished testifying there was no going back for the prosecution in a case which should never have happened. And for me those reporting dishonestly have no credibility for the future.
Book Review: A brave book that deserves to become a bestseller.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fascinating read, not just because of its subject matter but because the author herself was, like most other members of the media, predisposed to think that Jackson was guilty of at least some of the charges brought against him. She admits to being prejudiced and reveals just how she came to realise that this time the media - including herself - got it very wrong indeed.
Ms Jones has thoroughly researched the book examining witnesses' testimonies, court transcripts, etc, and she reveals how the jury, onlookers and Jackson himself reacted throughout. Yes, you do feel that you are in the courtroom.
The disparity between what actually went on in there and what the media reported is astonishing. And there's some interesting information about journalist/interviewer Martin Bashir too.
The background information about Neverland itself was all new to me. For example, it is only through reading this book that I realised that Michael Jackson's bedroom was not at all like the type of bedroom you and I probably have - just one room. Jackson's was a huge two storey, mezzanine construction - more like a flat than a room. I'm not saying Jackson was wise to have boys staying in his room (nor in his bed) but once you realise just how big this space was it kind puts a different perspective on these sleepovers.
Aphrodite Jones also reveals that jackson himself was not at Neverland for much of the time; it was his home but it was more a social experiment, an escape for children who were sick or poor. It's such a shame it didn't work out. If he had lived elsewhere but just run the place as a separate entity/charity things might have turned out differently. Or if only he'd only Have stuck to surrounding himself with animals rather than other peoples' children he'd be viewed by the majority as eccentric rather than potentially dangerous or evil.
I found the photographs of Neverland are quite startling. Everywhere is so cluttered - like a teenage boy's room. In fact, Jackson comes across as naive, vulnerable, lonely, somewhat deluded and while extraordianrily generous, lacking in emotional intelligence and 'street' savvy when it came to handling people who had their own agendas.
My only criticisms of the book are that Ms Jones' text concentrates on peoples' appearances a little too much; sort of implyling that beauty equals truth, and I'd like to have seen more indepth analysis by Aphrodite Jones on the whole affair and its aftermath.
But a brave book. Buy it!
Book Review: about time!
Summary: 5 Stars
A must if you want to find out the truth that was never printed about the Michael Jackson case. It is a true eye opener about what actually went on during the trial that many press decided to leave out of their broadcasts. I think everybody who doubted Michael Jackson's innocence needs to read this book. It is full of facts and sticks to what really happened and the Auther doesn't add untruths to spice it up as other books need- this book doesn't, it has all the drama you can get from real life. Brilliant book for any MJ fan and those who should know better.Book Review: Truly excellent read.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very much hoping for an unbiased opinion and a the facts 'as they transpired' type of book to come along. And here it is. And its excellent. The writer gives you a day by day account of the goings on and a transcript of all key testimony given. To say the media are a bunch of sensationalist lowlifes would be an understatement. What the world at large was told by the media and what truth was happening at this court case, are poles apart. It frightens me that media are going the way of constantly feeding and brainwashing people into believing such a lot of crap that is written about people, people they don't even know. There are so many points in the book that are key to the whole case being a load of rubbish that there isn't enough room here to list them all, it would take a up a whole book! Oh look, Aphrodite Jones has written one, great!
One thing that totally surprised me was the fact that the charge of wrong doing by Michael to the young kid Gavin Avirzo, was reported to have happened post Martin Bashir documentary, when the world media was hounding Michael and the Avirzo family around everywhere.
I wish everyone would read this book, but alas many people do not care to seek out the truth beyond a newspaper soundbite, which is a shame. I loved reading this brilliantly unbiased book, that clears everything up for you. I, for one, would love to see the mother of the young cancer victim, be thrown in a mental hospital for her sick use of her 2 sons for personal gain. The Michael Jackson case was her most recent attempt to make money from someone she coerced to help her sick son. Its all in the book, read and feel content in the truth.