Remember the Time

I originally decided to read this book after watching the inspired movie adaptation, “Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland.” I was a little hesitant, even though I really liked the movie. I just wasn’t sure if it was just another novel trying to profit off of his death. However, l’m so glad that I took a chance with this one! I was hooked from the very first page. This book was so amazing, so admirable, so heartfelt, and so honest. This book made me smile. This book made me laugh. This book made me cry. This book even made me angry at certain points. But more than anything, this book gave me HOPE. It gave me hope that there are still good people on this Earth with the purest intentions. Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard are the narrator’s of this story. While reading this book, you really grew to respect these gentlemen immensely. They had so much integrity, and it showed throughout all their actions. They were so loyal to Michael Jackson. I know it had to be frustrating at times, but I truly believe they wanted the best for him and his family. They wanted him as well as his children to have normalcy in their lives. They never took advantage or abused their power. They never tried to influence his decisions for personal gain. They allowed him his privacy. They went above and beyond the standard protocol for bodyguards. Michael Jackson was a complicated human being. He was far from perfect, but he had an angelic heart. His kindness and compassion are hard to find, but he found those same qualities in his two bodyguards. Throughout this book, you get a better grasp and understanding of the man behind the music. You read about all his insecurities, his worries, his hopes and dreams. You get to know more about his character. He was so compassionate, so loving, so nurturing, and so in touch with humanity. You also get a glimpse into his life as a devoted father. You learn that everything wasn’t sunshine and rainbows, at least when it came to his financial matters. He surrounded himself with a lot of calculated people. They were greedy, self-serving, and downright “evil”. This book really opens your eyes to just how cutthroat, how backstabbing, and how fake people can really be. I strongly recommend this book to all of his fans as well as the people who are misinformed. I feel like Michael Jackson was misunderstood, and I also feel that this book will clear up any confusion or doubt that others may have about his character. I know there are many books on Michael Jackson that are looking to cash in on his death by writing fictional garbage, but this is NOT one of them. I wouldn’t read it if it was. Do yourself a favor and please read this book. Reserve any judgement until you’ve finished the entire book. It may potentially change your perspective on everything you thought you knew about Michael Jackson. His heart was so pure and his love for others shined bright even during the most darkest moments of his life. He always had such a kind smile with the saddest eyes. I just hope he found his “Neverland” up in heaven. #RIPMichaelJackson

“I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.” -Nina Symone

I bought this book not knowing what to expect. I have a “Michael Jackson library” I call it… Well, this book gets top shelf honors!! One of the BEST BOOKS WRITTEN BY THE HEART OF 2 MEN WHO GUARDED AND PROTECTED MJ AND HIS 3 CHILDREN. IF GIVES ALL FACTS AND NO JUNK. I AM SO HAPPY THEY MADE A MOVIE OUT OF THIS BOOK. Bill Whitfield & Jevon Beard were MJ’s & Prince, Paris, & Blanket’s bodyguards and you do not know what they did for him, and most of it w/o getting paid. The book is factual, upbeat, & also at times downbeat but it tells it like it is. YOU MUST ADD THIS BOOK TO YOUR COLLECTION IF YOU LOVE MJ. I GOT TO MEET BILL WHITFIELD ON 6/25/19 AT FOREST LAWN IN GLENDALE, CA AND HE SIGNED A PAPER FOR ME WHICH I PUT IN THE BOOK & TOOK PICS WITH ME. SUCH A SWEET MAN. I thanked him for all he did for the Jacksons, and he said “we are still taking care of them.” I don’t know what he meant by that but he was true blue. Get the hardcover version. It will last longer. Everyone who talks about this book says they read it only a few days. You just can’t put it down once U start reading it. <3 <3

I truly want to thank both of these authors Bill and Jovan for sharing their most ultimate time of being with Mr. Jackson , Michael I truly adored him so much and this just puts so much light into the hardship and the times that he injured during the last of his years this was the man who truly loved his children truly loved everything around him I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so devoted and dedicated to one person who really the most I will forever be in this time of thinking in my heart in my mind of everything that you have brought to light so beautifully put so full of truth thank you for enlightening us all

Thank you Bill Whitfield & Javon Beard for writing this book. Thank you also so very much for your caring ..compassion…..protection & love you showed Mr.Jackson & his three children. You were so fortunate & blessed to have known him….& he was blessed to have had you two wonderful human beings watching over him & his family those years you were with him.
I always loved Mr.Jackson & felt a great sadness for what he had to endure in his short life.
Thank you for honoring him with your book .

These were two dedicated employees of Mr. Jackson. They illustrate just how it was to live around the King of Pop. He was strange, yes, but he was also a dedicated father who was very protective of his children. They showed his vulnerable side, noted how he was seriously taken advantage of and how manipulated he was at the end. Also showed how nave he was to basic life such as how to turn on a cell phone, how the homeless lived, etc. He was a complex person.

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