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I found this book to be very amusing. Christopher tells us about his childhood, his sexual option, his personal struggles and the backstage life beside one of the greatest showbiz personalities ever - Madonna. His writing and his description on details of things that happenned so long ago makes me wonder if he kept a diary throughout all those years and transcribed all of his memories in the form of a book. Contrary to the perceptions of some readers, I don't think this book is damaging to Madonna's reputation. Like any other family around, relationship among siblings - and human beings in general - has its ups and downs and all he managed to to was to show how it happened in their particular case. Throughout the book, Christopher does not emphasize neither the good and the bad side, never cursed, defamed, labeled or wished her bad. He just reports which actions made he felt happy or disappointed. Sometimes, it could be understood that he is playing the victim, but in the end I think he's not. By the epilogue written at the end of the book, however, I felt like all he's trying to do is to get close to her again and if it takes writing a book to get this done, so be it.Read full review
Love it or hate it...this book will definitely keeping your page-turning skills in close check once you grab a copy. Christopher Ciccone, the all too forgettable brother of the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna, finally offers his insights and remunerations of his sister-turned-songbird-turned-superstar in this quasi tell-all confessional. With a slight skewer and a chance at cashing in on a few secret details, the author delivers stories in careful style so as to not risk litigation from his famous sister. Little more than allusions to her finances and marriage are made with the clearest overtures being personal stories that Christoper Ciccone envelopes with pitch perfect clarity. The moderately emotional havoc that Madge has reaped at each intersection of her life is as distinctly felt in her family's life as it is portrayed in each re-imagining of her persona. This book, by far, is an excellent crack through which we can all take a closer peak.Read full review
I like the fact Christopher expresses that he loves and wants the best for Madonna even though they don't speak to each other. He writes about childhood memories and you learn about Madonna as a little girl/growing up. This is a good book to learn more about Madonna as a child (Must for fans)and also it contains adorable pictures of her. At times Christopher complains about Madonna in a way that makes him seem very jealous (Can be annoying). However, it is a sad story because once upon a time they loved to be together and support each other. Hopefully in the future they can be friends again...only time will tell. Love you Madonna!
Entertaining and I was glad to learn some things about Madonna that I'm sure she wants hidden from her fans.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I found this book very interesting and felt like I was in the story by the excellent detail in the book.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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