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I did enjoy the book; it was well-written without the author having to try too hard. As a avid Madonna fan, I read this book with the expectations to learn about "the real Madonna," what lies beneath all the glitz and glamour of her celebrity and monumental iconic status. The book did give plenty of insight as to who Madonna was in her earlier years and the woman she has become. If I weren't a fan,though, I most likely would not have read this book. I would recommend it, but only to those who actually care about Madonna and her career.
This confirmed everything that has already been said about Madonna but also gives a depth and insight into the life of a huge star more than any other book could do. This book is one of the best I have read in recent years and is THE best Madonna book I have ever come in contact with. This is perhaps ever more insightful than an autobiography as it covers all content, bitter and sweet, as well as showing an onlookers perspective to such a diverse character. I have read them all, so that is a big statement.As a Madonna fan, I should be disgruntled and angry with Christopher for painting this narcissistic star in such a bad light. However, the book is balance, fair and optimistic leaving me feeling refreshed and inspired. I read this book in 2 days flat and could not put it down. Even if you are not interested in Madonna (despite 80% having Madonna based stories) the book is still appealing as it describes the breakdown of a relationship, the behavior of a intriguing artists (both Christopher and Madonna), family life in a conservative Catholic household, coming-of-age homosexuality and friendship.I felt so touched by this book and wish I hadn't read it.just so I could re-experience the story from a fresh perspective.Thank you Christopher.
This is a very well-written book by someone who knows the truth. Right. The other brothers and sisters in the family apparently live normal lives far out of the spotlight. Sadly, no, it doesn't. She evidently is not a happy camper and probably never will be if the book is accurate. Consider the source.
Really. I'd be interested to read that. Her children will grow up and leave the nest (If they're able to) and she will be old and alone. Unfortunately, he had to suffer enormously along the way to find his own niche in the world. That doesn't sound like a caring group of people.
It was no great surprise to read in the book that Madonna is a control freak. Had her mother lived, I sincerely doubt Madonna would have chosen the route to stardom she did, out of respect for her. He ends the book by saying he is sure her marriage to Guy will survive because they love each other. I am almost old enough to be her mom, so that may be the problem. I am sure the new paperback edition will have a section in it that talks about what has happened since the hardback came out. Gee, I never would have known. I really enjoyed his book. I am not sure why he wrote the book but it probably saved his sanity.
Let me begin by saying I have never been a Madonna fan. After I finished the book I had a better picture of his life, her life, their life through the years. I really like Christopher, and I hope his life continues to be happy and productive. I did not think much of Madonna before I read the book and think even less of her now. One of the sad moments in the book is when he becomes very devoted to Kabbalah and goes to the meetings out in LA and befriends people who attend. I'd like to see him write other books in another genre. He is obviously very talented in his own right. Maybe murder mysteries.
I do not feel sorry for her. And when he and Madonna have a falling out, he is dis-invited to their homes and Kabbalah meetings. I am sure there are times when Christopher wishes he had taken that route, too. He definitely has a talent for writing.
The information read like that of a gossip column. Rush job from start to finish. I vowed that I would never read this book as I have been a fan of Madonna's from the start, but there I was, picking it up. Ciccone has an axe to grind. If you are a true fan, you will probably just laugh it off. For someone who lived this life, it seemed very surface. Make a drinking game of the words spelled wrong.
Ciccone needed the money and the book was his best bet. The book was full of information, but it was if this book was rushed to publication. If he is anything like he is in the book, Mr. It seems that Mr. I never thought that Madonna was not self-absorbed or greedy, but her brother seems a little bitchy and jealous of her from childhood until now. Shame on you, Christopher. It is an okay read.just okay.
His views are erratic throughout the book which leads to skepticism on the part of the reader. It reads as a desperate attempt to cash in on hisfamous sister's fans' desire to read some fresh new dirt on Madonna's private life.However,it comes as no revelation that Madonna has a huge ego and is obsessed with the Kabbala. Fashioned after the writing style of Rupert Everett's biography, "Red carpets and other Banana Skins" this account of brother Ciccone's so-called life with his sister Madonna includes generous portions of empty celebrity name dropping without much purpose whilst lacking Rupert's ascerbic wit and charm. For example,one minute he criticises the Kabbalah movement for favoring Madonna at meetings and having her sit next to the Bergs and the next he joins the Kabbalah himself and follows their doctrine. We have all read this in a dozen interviews. What I found irritating and upsetting is that a sibling whose only client and employer most of his life, as if he was forced at gunpoint to work for her, has been Madonna whom he regards with a huge sense of entitlement.Therefore,it seems rather rich that when he finds himself constantly broke WITHOUT her employ, he reacts as if shocked by her distrust, disrespect and so called miserliness. There are many grammatical errors and typos, it is clumsily written and he writes "my SISTER Madonna" lest you forget that Madge is his sister, about as many times as Oprah has said "My BEST FRIEND Gail" on her show. Read the book by all means if you are a Madonna fan looking for juicy insights into her earlier childhood but be aware that most of it is a hissing " hello pot, this is kettle" account of his famous sister's ego which is not much bigger than his own without her achievement and success to go with it.
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