http://nypost.com/2015/05/03/marvin-...-tortured-her/
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What do you think of it?
Even if I love to read biographies or autobiographies of artists/musicians I'm not interested in that kind of book. It seems too private to me, and not interesting.
To be honest, the "revelations" in the book are not even eye opening. Who didn't already know Marvin had a dark side? Anyone familiar with Divided Soul won't be surprised by Janis' book. It's Divided Soul 2.0.
Wow, what an interesting read.
Even if I love to read biographies or autobiographies of artists/musicians I'm not interested in that kind of book. It seems too private to me, and not interesting.
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edafan
I think if Jan Gaye was out to make a buck she would have had this published 30 years ago.
She has an amazing story to tell. She was just starting her adult life when she met Marvin and is the person who was with him through some of his most emotionally difficult years. Sorry, people, but I find that a very intriguing story. Yes, it is personal and some might prefer just a fact based book on someone's life. I, however, prefer to read about state of mind, and reasons and reactions regarding decisions made. The fact that she was there makes this an invaluable voice regarding Marvin.
...just came across this interview with Jan Gaye about her book...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zGSM129JL4
I've read Jan Gaye's book and though disturbing revelations are made, it can come as no surprise what a troubled soul Marvin had. The roadmap was all laid out for us in the lyrics to his music. Letting go can be the means to a new beginning. Hopefully Jan can find the happiness that has eluded her in the past.
I was unaware of "past" abuse by Marvin, against his father!!!!!
At a risk of sounding prudish, I wanted to take a shower after I read that book. The prose she may have thought was scintillating .........ended up almost being soft porn. I honestly never cared for "Jan", can't say why.....but, to think of leaving this book as a legacy to Marvin is in more taste. Luckily, I think it will fade away into obscurity. Besides the last I read, Marvin's estate is one of the strongest of posthumous artists, rakes in about $3-$5 million annually. So if it isn't a respectable part of his legacy, and the estate is providing his beneficiaries a good life...possibly for a long, long time......then please tell me Jan, why bother?
Please let marvin rest in peace...his story has already been told.
Truthfully, my biggest problem was with her "outing" Frankie Beverly. Don't know why she had to be that specific, but it kinda smacks somewhat of throwing him under the bus.
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