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I have read this book, and i have also read the reviews written by other people. Unfortunately, they belive most of it, however not all of it is correct. Although the author researched extensively, he got many things wrong. From little things (like song's chart positions) to where he got his research (confusing resources like MTV and VHI). But it's not just that, it's the BIG PICTURE. Come on, unless you have the support and participation of the person you are writing a biography on, you're going to get a lot of it wrong. I don't care if he did interview Madonna's associates from the past--they could have resentful feelings toward her and might have offered the author many untruths. All i'm saying is, Madonna had nothing to do with this book, so if you choose to read it, be cautious. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because it was an interesting read, i'll admit that. My rating is based on considering his book FICTION. If i consider it non-fiction, my rating is 0 stars!

Am I the only person on earth who doesn't know every little thing about Madonna? Judging from the cynical customer reviews here, I must be. I found this book to be well-researched and very well done. The writer is compassionate, and tells both sides of every story -- not just Madonna's side. In the Sean Penn battering episode, for example, he interviewed Sean and Sean denied it ever happened. Sean says he did not tie her up. That's why Taraborrelli wrote that there are "two sides" to every episode of domestic abuse. This was a great book. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good read, and one that really explores the life of a woman who everyone seems to know ... but not until reading this book did I really feel I knew her. Read this book!

This book is very thick, but its an easy read all the way. I know this book can't all be true, but it sure feels like it. Very well done.