I just finished reading the book, "After The Dance: My Life With Marvin Gaye" by his second wife, Jan Gaye, with David Ritz. Have any of you read the book? If so, I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

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It is certainly an entertaining book, I can say that. I was hooked from the first page and read it very quickly. Is the book fact or fiction? Well... in that David Ritz knew Marvin Gaye and was such an expert on the man, that gives some credibility to Jan Gaye's story. Also, Jan Gaye certainly does nothing in the book to elevate her own reputation and appearance. She was an addict and nearly as screwed up as Marvin to keep going back, in spite of his abuse.

And Marvin's issues with Christianity and religion! Wow! He was such a talented man, but he was very tormented and emotionally sick... He led a tragic life. After reading the book, I felt an extreme sense of sadness for him.

Any other reactions to the book or to David Ritz's other Marvin bio, "Divided Soul"?