Book Review: 'Lost Boy' (Michael Jackson) by Kit Culkin with Jeanette Krylowski

Macaulay's Dad Speaks Out About Michael Jackson and the Famous Trial

By Danielle Sottosanti, published Jun 14, 2005
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Rating: 3.3 of 5
With the Jackson trial reaching crescendo, it seems everyone has an opinion about the Big Question: Is Michael Jackson a pedophile? Most of these opinions are just speculation, but every once in a while, a solid piece of knowledge is published.  Kit Culkin's new e-book, Lost Boy, is one of those rare gems, as it offers a rare, knowledgable account of the King of Pop.Child star Macaulay Culkin is one of Michael Jackson's most well-known friends and their friendship dates back to Macaulay's childhood.  For these reasons, Culkin's name is a hot topic in the media coverage of the Jackson trial.  Some witnesses for the prosecution claim that he was molested by Jackson, but Macaulay himself denied these accusations in court.  However, in many people's minds, there are still some unanswered questions about Jackson's relationship with children and what goes on inside Neverland.  These people might be tempted to turn to one of the many unauthorized Jackson biographies for the "inside story."  On the other hand, if you want the real "inside story," you need to read a biography written by someone who has actually been inside Jackson's world, someone like Macaulay's father, Kit Culkin.Kit Culkin manages to achieve the rare balance between personal memoir and journalism, resulting in a book that is both entertaining and informative.  Culkin doesn't take sides; he fairly presents details that could either be used for or against Jackson.  In the first chapter, for example, he refutes others' claims that Jackson only pays attention to little boys.  Culkin's daughter Quinn never felt left out of the fun surrounding Jackson, he writes.  Then, in all fairness, Culkin writes of an incident that could be used against Jackson, as the incident made him suspicious of Jackson to the extent that he no longer allowed his children to be with him without parental supervision.  Culkin never condemns or defends Michael Jackson and he passes neither positive nor negative judgement on Jackson's accuser and his family.  It's obvious that Culkin merely wants to voice what he knows and he repeatedly writes that he, like us all, does not definitely know if Michael Jackson is a pedophile -- only Michael Jackson knows that.And so, if you're follwing the Jackson trial, if you're curious about the King of Pop's true self or if you're just wondering what really goes on in Neverland, then read Lost Boy, written by Kit Culkin with Jeanette Krylowski.  It's available for download exclusively at www.kitculkin.com.  Since it's an e-book, you need Acrobat Reader to view and print it, but the link to this free software is on the site, if you don't have it already installed on your computer.  Lost Boy is only $9.99 and there are no extra fees.  Plus, as an added bonus for eBay fans, you can pay for the book through PayPal.Don't rely on speculation ... Rely on a personal account from someone who was there, someone like Kit Culkin.

Takeaways
  • 1. Kit Culkin offers an inside look at Michael Jackson's life and personality.
  • 2. Kit Culkin doesn't take sides for or against Jackson.
  • 3. The e-book is available for only $9.99.
Did You Know?
Paintings inside Neverland depict Jackson as both Peter Pan and the Pied Piper.
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Thanks for the review...it deffinatey seems much better than the other books out there about MJ...even though the trials over, it may be worth a read.

Posted on 06/15/2008 at 6:06:22 PM

 
Michael Jackson is innocent! What more is it going to take? He is a childlike, innocent man who is having fun and yeah, maybe acting like a child but that's because he never had a proper childhood...HE IS INNOCENT! I Love You Michael... x x x x

Posted on 04/22/2008 at 12:04:18 PM

 
I believe in Michaels good nature I believe in His Intentions I believe in His Naiveativity I believe that stars are extortted every day I believe He was framed & railroaded by the media You can see Micheal by His Deeds Yes He is Childlike ... & lets not forget The little boy is cured of cancer BECAUSE of Micheal Some thanks huh?

Posted on 08/29/2007 at 6:08:00 AM

 
I feel sorry for Jack-o.

Posted on 06/14/2005 at 8:06:00 PM

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