This is not an ordinary book on Michael Jackson. It is neither an unthinking tribute nor a rumor-mongering character assassination. The Resistible Rise Of Michael Jackson is the definitive account of the man's life and legacy by two generations of the world's best music writers. It will be appreciated by anyone who loved Jackson's records and wants to understand the times he defined. Written with erudition, originality and passion, these essays are the literary complement to the man they seek to understand. File this book with the records; it will help you enjoy them more. Book jacket.