Michael Jackson Official Books

Michael Jackson Official Books

Moonwalk by Michael Jackson
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Michael Jackson's one and only autobiography – his life, in his words.

"I’ve always wanted to be able to tell stories, you know, stories that came from my soul. I'd like to sit by a fire and tell people stories – make them see pictures, make them cry and laugh, take them anywhere emotionally with something as deceptively simple as words. I'd like to tell tales to move their souls and transform them. I've always wanted to be able to do that. Imagine how the great writers must feel, knowing they have that power. I sometimes feel I could do it. It's something I'd like to develop. In a way, songwriting uses the same skills, creates the emotional highs and lows, but the story is a sketch. It's quicksilver. There are very few books written on the art of storytelling, how to grip listeners, how to get a group of people together and amuse them. No costumes, no makeup, no nothing, just you and your voice, and your powerful ability to take them anywhere, to transform their lives, if only for minutes." –Michael Jackson, in Moonwalk

Poll: Do you agree with the verdict in the Conrad Murray trial?

Do You Agree With the Verdict In the Conrad Murray Trial?

Updated: Monday, 07 Nov 2011, 2:40 PM MST
Published : Monday, 07 Nov 2011, 2:42 PM MST

The six week trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician, came to an end on Monday.

The jury convicted Murray of involuntary manslaughter. Do you agree with the verdict?

Share your thoughts, answer our question then click "Leave a Comment."

Do you agree with the verdict in the Conrad Murray trial?

I'm not sure. I think we'll never really know who’s responsible for Michael Jackson’s death.Yes. A responsible physician would have sought help for Jackson, not administered dangerous drugs.No. I believe Jackson was responsible for his actions.

Who will decide Conrad Murray's fate?

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Jury selection can prove to be the most important step in a trial like Conrad Murray's. Ultimately, his fate is in their hands. Check out our juror-by-juror breakdown!

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Joseph Ruscigno		November 3rd, 2011 7:12 pm ET Your comment is awaiting moderation. I still think there is "room" for the jury to potentially find a reasonable doubt although the prosecution did a great job of closing up the room for finding reasonable doubt left by the judge’s instructions for how to come to their verdict not using the term, "gross negligence", used by the prosecution over and over again.

http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/28/whos-to-blame-mj-or-dr-murray/

My 2 Cents:

I think that the prosecution has done a great job. Dr Shafer came off as being a very credible expert witness and testimony was very convincing. That said Dr White's testimony may have gotten more mileage with the jury than one might think. Remember there are 4 jurors who have had some experience with addiction issues AND that may be just enough to hang the jury with "reasonable doubt" that Dr Murray gave the fatal injection.

I know it doesn't negate his culpability. I guess the jury agreed.

Battle of The Experts

Doctor Defends Propofol at Conrad Murray Trial

Expert says sedative that killed Michael Jackson is fine when used properly

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By MATTHEW PERPETUA

OCTOBER 19, 2011 4:20 PM ET

Dr. Conrad Murray sits at the defense table with attorney J. Michael Flanagan

Mario Anzuoni-Pool/Getty Images

Authority on the drug propofol, testified at the trial of Michael Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, today. Dr. Steven Shafer, a leading researcher on the use of the sedative, claimed that the drug has developed a bad reputation since it was connected to the pop star's death in 2009. According to Shafer, propofol is an "outstanding drug" when administered properly and not used as a sleep aid, as Jackson had used it under the care of Murray.

Dr. Shafer is expected to be the final witness called by the prosecution in the trial. According to Shafer, he testified without being paid out of a desire to restore patients' faith in the drug. "I am asked every day I'm in the operating room – I tell patients what I'm going to do and I am asked the question, 'Are you going to give me the drug that killed Michael Jackson?'," he told jurors this morning.

My Two Cents: It seems now that Dr Steven Schafer has successfully refuted the defenses, “MJ may have swallowed propofol when Murray wasn't looking", theory by showing clinical evidence that the liver eliminates over 99 percent of the drug before it can get into the bloodstream, and (bio-availability is 0.25 percent).

The only reasonable chance this would seem to leave the defense is to put the question, “did MJ push more propofol to himself when Murray was out of the room?" One problem though, they have argued that there was no propofol infusion, (drip). What now? Punt?

Dr Shafer is a very interesting, credible, and compelling witness. I found the statement he made, (his reason for testifying), that he wants to stem the questions he constantly gets in the O.R., as a practicing anesthesiologist, " Are you going to give me the drug that killed Michael Jackson?" particularly interesting as I just happen to be scheduled for a colonoscopy with general anesthesia, tomorrow morning! And I just know they are going to give me propofol because they explained to me I would be asleep fast and it would I would have very little lingering effect, if any at all. As the doctor spoke, I could not help putting 2 and 2 together in my mind as I realized it.