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一本記載著邁克爾為愛而生的真實故事的書 , 一本繼 It's All About Love 之後, 歌迷為邁克爾而創建的書, 一本你和我都應該要知的書....從開始到完成 , 作者們所付出的努力, 只因為愛而為的書, (正確的說書裡沒有特定的作者) 它包含世界各地的人 , 有的不是歌迷, 有的是邁克爾的朋友或工作夥伴, 和慈善組織的人...等等, 他們有著共通點 ,就是被邁克爾幫助過或激勵著, 繼承他的思想, 他的抱負, 繼續行他要走的路 : Heal the World, made it be a better place.
現在先看看作者的序言 : ~~
序言
作者 : Brigitte Bloemen, Marina Dobler & Miriam Lohr 德國
這個計畫始於我們第一本書” It’s all about L.O.V.E .” 發行一年後 . 那本書包含歌迷和邁克爾的關係和經歷的故事 , 在各國歌迷群裡 , 得到很大的迴響 , 我們很高興獲得很多正面的評論 , 特別是我們能將這本書的利潤捐贈慈善團體 , 這都是我們當初的意願 . 除了普遍的評論 , 還有一些熱情的讀者問 , 這本書會有”第二冊” 否 . 有更多歌迷的故事 . 毫無疑問 , 那裡仍然有數千個不可思意歌迷故事 , 我們正猶疑將時間和精力放在另一本同類的書上 .
與此同時 , 我們發現那裡有很多故事關於邁克爾的人道工作的努力, 在網上流出 , 作為一群邁克爾長期的歌迷 , 我們好熟悉邁克爾很多的人道工作 , 但我們仍然被每一個新讀到的故事深深打動 , 邁克爾對很多人做了很多 .
同時在”莫理審判” 期間 , 媒體刊登邁克爾的故事有好大差異 , 公然的展示出來 , 那些都是他們做了很多年 , 媒體再次絶不公正和扭曲描述邁克爾 , 我們都目睹這一切 , 他是如何在短暫的生命裡被誤解 , 看過多少次他受傷害和痛苦被這些殘忍聳人聽聞的媒體報導 , 被貪婪和金錢釘上十字架上 , 就算現在 , 他走了, 誹謗者仍沒有停止 . 相比那些美麗充滿愛和正面的故事 , 不可信頼駭人聽聞的故事總被優先喜愛 .
當前世界對邁克爾的描繪遠遠不完整 , 當他活著時極被操縱 , 當他走後更遭受改造 , 某程度上他在眾人眼中像看著一面”哈哈鏡” : 確實一方面他的生命被指出但是另外重要部份卻不願意注意 . 人們說有關他的” 傳奇” , 但我們感覺他的傳奇不只於音樂上的成就 , 媒體的宣傳卻有很大的差異 . 在一個訪問中被問及他最想被銘記的是什麼 , 邁克爾答道 : “ 幫助 , 特別是兒童 ！”所以 , 毫無疑問 , 他希望他的努力去治癒世界會成為他最起碼的成就 , 我們能只坐著看這些被忽視嗎?
突然間好清晰看見如果我們將負擔起這工作 , 再次在我們空餘時間去完成另一本書 , 它需要一個計畫去收集有關邁克爾努力供應資源和正能量去幫助人們 , 一個人類的好榜樣 , 伸出大愛 . 這成為我們所關注 , 去創立一個記錄有關邁克爾大大小小的成就 – 不是他的音樂和藝術成功 , 那些已被世界確認和記載了 , 是他的人道主義成就 .
只有少數人知邁克爾不單止在音樂領域和娛樂事業上打破世界紀錄 , 還有用他的影響力和成功打破個人人道成就紀錄 , 在世界（吉尼斯世界紀彔）例出他為”史上支持最多慈善項目的巨星” ; 直至2000年 , 邁克爾捐助39個不同的慈善機構 , 估計款項有說多過三億美元 , 在1992年 , 他還建立自己慈善組織 , 名為”治癒世界”利用自己超凡名氣去改善事物 , 醒覺人們一直以來的問題 , 而他一直做著的 .
認識他數不盡的努力去幫助和給予 , 當他還在時或已故後 , 邁克爾獲得頒贈獎項 , 組織如: NAACP, UNCF, 或 ”美國童軍會” . 前美國總統朗奴.列根和喬治.布希特別授予他獎章以知悉 , 他在打擊毒品和關心貧困兒童的奉獻 , 還有傳他在1997和2003年 – 獲提名諾貝爾獎和平獎兩次 – 委員會只會在50年之後才正式發放被提名者的名字 . 聯想到這些著名和被認可的組織 , 甚至總統都對邁克爾慈善工作的欣賞, 這似乎更加奇怪大部份的公眾沒有醒覺到邁克爾的人道主義的努力 .
我們知道互聯網已經有很多關於邁克爾的人道工作資訊 , 不同美麗設計的網站獻給於這個題目 , 但是我相信在這急速的年代裡 , 長遠計 , 書籍變得更為重要 , 互聯網站容易被刪除 , 重要的資料會消失 , 書籍可能傳播得慢，但它永遠留下來的 .
事實上 , 這兩本書開始有的問題 :”為什麼這書不是那樣表達…?” 我們沒有作者, 沒有出版商 , 沒有專業校對, 沒有國際英語講者 – 所以可能我們不是最合適負責這計畫人選 , 雖然我們非常努力在這兩本書上 , 永遠也不能完美地完成 , 但什麼使我們認真工作在這兩個計畫上 : 如果沒有人去做 , 就由我們自己做 – 如果你感覺是做對了就當做 ！正如邁克爾說 : “是我們 , 不是其他人 , 那將永沒有人做” 所以我們去做 ！
但是 , 我們知道由開始這個計畫不是容易的工作 , 無疑 , 好幾次當我們想放棄時 , 只有為著邁克爾的愛和奉獻 , 幫助我們保持信念和不可認輸 .
from the authors of "It's all about
L.O.V.E." comes a brand new book about Michaels humanitarian efforts and
the influence this has had on his dear fans.
Released in conjunction
with Michaels 55th birthday this book is a celebration of a side of MJ that
isn't widely reported. His humanitarian efforts.
The book has been two years in the making and contains stories from friends of Michael. Also contained in the book are selected fan stories of humanitarian efforts inspired by the man himself! With contributions from Ireland, Germany, USA, UK, Denmark, France, Italy, Guatemala, India, Czech Republic, Canada, Australia, Philippines and The Netherlands this book truly proves Michael touched the world
The book has been two years in the making and contains stories from friends of Michael. Also contained in the book are selected fan stories of humanitarian efforts inspired by the man himself! With contributions from Ireland, Germany, USA, UK, Denmark, France, Italy, Guatemala, India, Czech Republic, Canada, Australia, Philippines and The Netherlands this book truly proves Michael touched the world
As fans for so
many years, we have been part of the MJ-Community and have been observing what is
going on. After deciding on working on this book project, we have of course had
a closer look at all the charity ambitions by fans that were introduced and
talked about.
We wanted to include a mixture of inspiring individual actions - like yours or that of Seány O'Kane, who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on Michael's birthday in 2010 and raised £3,000 by doing this - and presentations of organizations that were inspired by Michael. We tried to pick some of the biggest, well-known MJ-inspired organizations, which already have done incredible work in raising money, organizing events or shipping goods. But there are also some smaller projects introduced, that nonetheless work hard to keep Michael's message of giving alive. We tried our best to review all projects and organizations we included, check their websites and credibilities to give fans reading the book the opportunity to not only get information about them but also to be inspired to maybe do something themselves, to donate to one of the organizations or even become a part and help. It's just incredible how much good was done in Michael's name so far and we feel that this deserves attention! Unfortunately it was, of course, impossible to include all charity projects by fans, there are so many. Not being included does not mean that the organization is not credible, not worth it or the like! There are probably a lot of projects that we haven't even heard about. But we hope that we were able to show a part of the beautiful diversity of ideas that fans have to carry on Michael's message!
We wanted to include a mixture of inspiring individual actions - like yours or that of Seány O'Kane, who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on Michael's birthday in 2010 and raised £3,000 by doing this - and presentations of organizations that were inspired by Michael. We tried to pick some of the biggest, well-known MJ-inspired organizations, which already have done incredible work in raising money, organizing events or shipping goods. But there are also some smaller projects introduced, that nonetheless work hard to keep Michael's message of giving alive. We tried our best to review all projects and organizations we included, check their websites and credibilities to give fans reading the book the opportunity to not only get information about them but also to be inspired to maybe do something themselves, to donate to one of the organizations or even become a part and help. It's just incredible how much good was done in Michael's name so far and we feel that this deserves attention! Unfortunately it was, of course, impossible to include all charity projects by fans, there are so many. Not being included does not mean that the organization is not credible, not worth it or the like! There are probably a lot of projects that we haven't even heard about. But we hope that we were able to show a part of the beautiful diversity of ideas that fans have to carry on Michael's message!
What kind of stories
can I expect?
In the stories people who knew Michael, were his friends, worked for him or who received the singer's help and encouragement recount their personal memories. The stories are of different lengths and styles, some are very detailed and tell about specific events, others talk more generally about what kind of a human being Michael was. Each story adds a picture to the puzzle to getting to know Michael Jackson, his character and his humanitarian efforts.
Are all stories true?
Of course we could not check every single detail of each story, but the authors assured us that their accounts were truthful. We also did not accept any story we had doubts abouts.
Are there any pictures in the book?
Yes, there are well over a hundred b/w-pictures included, most of them never before released. There are pictures of Michael taken by the authors on different occasions, photos of the authors themselves, illustrations of handwritten messages or autographs by Michael and other pictures that accompany the stories. The book also features many pictures of Neverland that have never been seen before.
What is the aim of the book?
The whole world celebrates Michael's musical legacy and his groundbreaking achievements in the entertainment industry, yet little is publicly known about the fact that he also broke records with his charitable accomplishments and that he used his tremendous popularity, influence and amazing success to call attention to social and political problems. We wanted to help to change that.
We also hope that this book inspires its readers to go out and do something themselves! It doesn’t matter whether you support a charity organization by donating money, join one of the initiatives introduced in this book, give your time to voluntary work or just make a homeless person smile by providing them with a good meal. We can all do something, just as Michael sang as a child already, “in our small way”.
What happens to the revenues?
ALL revenues (about 2,50€ per book) will go to charity in Michael's name! Neither we as editors nor the contributing authors will earn one cent from this book. Our goal is not only to spread Michael's message and inspire people by reading about his behavior, but also to continue his message of giving by donating the fruits of our labor to charity.
Why only 2.50€?
Because that is the revenue. Sadly, the printing eats up the largest part of the book's price, as it is with every book published. This money goes directly to the publishers. We can only donate what we get and so the FULL revenues will be given to charity.
Which charity is going to benefit from this book?
We picked a charity that most people are acquainted with and that Michael has supported in his lifetime as well: Make-A-Wish. We have cooperated with them for our last book "It's all about L.O.V.E. - Michael Jackson stories you were never meant to read" and have experienced their excellent work firsthand. We can guarantee that the money we will collect with the book will end up where it is needed. The direct transfer of the revenues to Make-a-wish is already arranged.
You can read a message from the Chairman of the board of Make-A-Wish Germany in the book.
Here are some selected bits from the book!
In the stories people who knew Michael, were his friends, worked for him or who received the singer's help and encouragement recount their personal memories. The stories are of different lengths and styles, some are very detailed and tell about specific events, others talk more generally about what kind of a human being Michael was. Each story adds a picture to the puzzle to getting to know Michael Jackson, his character and his humanitarian efforts.
Are all stories true?
Of course we could not check every single detail of each story, but the authors assured us that their accounts were truthful. We also did not accept any story we had doubts abouts.
Are there any pictures in the book?
Yes, there are well over a hundred b/w-pictures included, most of them never before released. There are pictures of Michael taken by the authors on different occasions, photos of the authors themselves, illustrations of handwritten messages or autographs by Michael and other pictures that accompany the stories. The book also features many pictures of Neverland that have never been seen before.
What is the aim of the book?
The whole world celebrates Michael's musical legacy and his groundbreaking achievements in the entertainment industry, yet little is publicly known about the fact that he also broke records with his charitable accomplishments and that he used his tremendous popularity, influence and amazing success to call attention to social and political problems. We wanted to help to change that.
We also hope that this book inspires its readers to go out and do something themselves! It doesn’t matter whether you support a charity organization by donating money, join one of the initiatives introduced in this book, give your time to voluntary work or just make a homeless person smile by providing them with a good meal. We can all do something, just as Michael sang as a child already, “in our small way”.
What happens to the revenues?
ALL revenues (about 2,50€ per book) will go to charity in Michael's name! Neither we as editors nor the contributing authors will earn one cent from this book. Our goal is not only to spread Michael's message and inspire people by reading about his behavior, but also to continue his message of giving by donating the fruits of our labor to charity.
Why only 2.50€?
Because that is the revenue. Sadly, the printing eats up the largest part of the book's price, as it is with every book published. This money goes directly to the publishers. We can only donate what we get and so the FULL revenues will be given to charity.
Which charity is going to benefit from this book?
We picked a charity that most people are acquainted with and that Michael has supported in his lifetime as well: Make-A-Wish. We have cooperated with them for our last book "It's all about L.O.V.E. - Michael Jackson stories you were never meant to read" and have experienced their excellent work firsthand. We can guarantee that the money we will collect with the book will end up where it is needed. The direct transfer of the revenues to Make-a-wish is already arranged.
You can read a message from the Chairman of the board of Make-A-Wish Germany in the book.
Here are some selected bits from the book!
"...Finally,
the music for “Heal The World” began. When I was wheeled onto the stage,
Michael held my hand. Normally I couldn’t feel anything in my right hand as I
had lost the power in it a few years before, but that night I could actually
feel Michael’s hand. He also turned to me as we headed offstage and told me he
loved me - and I knew that he meant it.
A few hours after the concert, I could feel a burning sensation up and down my right arm. The next day I had power back in my right hand. I truly believe I got my power back from simply holding Michael’s hand..."
by Christine Dowling
"...Throughout the year busloads of kids and adult chaperons from the central coast and the inner-city Los Angeles area, many who have never been out in the countryside before, came to Michael’s ranch to enjoy a day full of fun and excitement. Michael hosted such events regularly, usually a few times a month and they were also scheduled during times when Michael himself was not at the ranch.
The buses normally arrived around lunch time and we set up tables with all kinds of food in the garden underneath the old oak trees for them to fortify themselves for the exciting day..."
by Curtis Gordon
"...I don't think anyone really expected a response to this effort, especially one as generous as what we got. I remember the day that the letter came in the mail. My mother opened it immediately, as she was walking into the house. Michael had not only written me a letter, but he had contributed a significant amount of money into the bank account that was used specifically for the fundraising events..."
by Mallory Cyr
"...One early morning, while still in bed, my husband and I were awakened by our ringing doorbell. Wrapping myself in my robe, I ran to open the door, presuming to find one of my husband’s co-workers. To my shock, there stood Michael Jackson. He smiled broadly, as if I should be expecting him. I said his name aloud, several times, looking at him for verification that he was indeed who I thought he was. He nodded, continuing to smile knowingly at me. Still confused, I looked around. No photographers, no crowd, no commotion. Just a lone vehicle and driver sitting in my driveway. Once more I looked at him, simply asking “Michael Jackson”?..."
by Nancy Grabtree
"...One evening we saw a movie together in his private theater. Michael was very philosophical, he often talked about philosophy and life. He asked me to tell him about the children I had photographed around the world while I was working for the United Nations - many stories of pain and suffering and about the different kinds of people and children I have met. Michael was always very compassionate towards the less fortunate children. His message was that children should not suffer. Therefore, we all should get involved in giving to the children of the world who need our help. He said, “John, there are people who get a lot of joy when they get gifts and things from others - and there are people who love to give to others. I want to be the second kind.”..."
by John Isaac
"...Daniele and I were allowed to watch the incredible show from one of the stage sides, together with Debbie Rowe and Luciano Pavarotti. During the show, a member of the staff gave Daniele a gift bag, including the program of the HIStory Tour. They were all very nice to us and some of Michael’s dancers even gave Daniele a “high-five” a few times.
Towards the end of the concert, during “Heal the World”, Michael came towards us. Daniele was sitting on a chair (unable to walk very well because of the weakness due to his disease), Michael kneeled before him and kissed his right hand several times. Afterwards he picked him up and twirled with him while going towards the center of the stage in front of 40.000 people; there they posed for some photos and then he carried him back behind the scenes before the end of the song. It was an unforgettable concert..."
by Antonietta Parisi
"...And as we finished giving out the last loot bag to an 11-year old orphan, a new line of more kids and even adults formed. Michael's bodyguard, Wayne, said, "We can leave now!" And calmly MJ replied, "We can't leave when there are still people in line. It's Christmas, dude."..."
by Gwen J. Carino
"...Another memory from my time with him in Las Vegas is when we were in the “Caesar’s Palace”, again shopping. This time he went to one of those trendy clothing shops. Michael looked around and then said to the staff that he wanted to buy “the whole rack of this” and “the whole rack of that”. I was standing by and wondering all the time what in the world he wanted to do with all those clothes in all those different sizes and colours. In the end he had bought almost the whole shop and spent more than $400.000. To me it just did not make sense at all, until I heard him talk to his assistant. He told her to let the clothes be wrapped up into little presents and gave her an address of an orphanage somewhere at the east coast of the US..."
by Wayne Galley
"...I was the only one who was given a hug from him, and it seemed to last so long. Half way through he took a step up to be on the same level that I was on, right at the top of the stairs. I tried to take in and remember everything, any scent, the feel of the hug, his strength and most of all just how kind, caring and loving it felt. There was such true warmth and care in that hug, as though he already knew me and everything I had been through. It felt like meeting an old friend you’d known for years but who hadn’t seen you since becoming so ill and wanted to hug you as hard as they could in the hope that they could share their health with you, in the hope everything would be ok for you from now on. There was pure concern and love for everyone felt through him, as odd as it may sound to some..."
by Julie Windsor
A few hours after the concert, I could feel a burning sensation up and down my right arm. The next day I had power back in my right hand. I truly believe I got my power back from simply holding Michael’s hand..."
by Christine Dowling
"...Throughout the year busloads of kids and adult chaperons from the central coast and the inner-city Los Angeles area, many who have never been out in the countryside before, came to Michael’s ranch to enjoy a day full of fun and excitement. Michael hosted such events regularly, usually a few times a month and they were also scheduled during times when Michael himself was not at the ranch.
The buses normally arrived around lunch time and we set up tables with all kinds of food in the garden underneath the old oak trees for them to fortify themselves for the exciting day..."
by Curtis Gordon
"...I don't think anyone really expected a response to this effort, especially one as generous as what we got. I remember the day that the letter came in the mail. My mother opened it immediately, as she was walking into the house. Michael had not only written me a letter, but he had contributed a significant amount of money into the bank account that was used specifically for the fundraising events..."
by Mallory Cyr
"...One early morning, while still in bed, my husband and I were awakened by our ringing doorbell. Wrapping myself in my robe, I ran to open the door, presuming to find one of my husband’s co-workers. To my shock, there stood Michael Jackson. He smiled broadly, as if I should be expecting him. I said his name aloud, several times, looking at him for verification that he was indeed who I thought he was. He nodded, continuing to smile knowingly at me. Still confused, I looked around. No photographers, no crowd, no commotion. Just a lone vehicle and driver sitting in my driveway. Once more I looked at him, simply asking “Michael Jackson”?..."
by Nancy Grabtree
"...One evening we saw a movie together in his private theater. Michael was very philosophical, he often talked about philosophy and life. He asked me to tell him about the children I had photographed around the world while I was working for the United Nations - many stories of pain and suffering and about the different kinds of people and children I have met. Michael was always very compassionate towards the less fortunate children. His message was that children should not suffer. Therefore, we all should get involved in giving to the children of the world who need our help. He said, “John, there are people who get a lot of joy when they get gifts and things from others - and there are people who love to give to others. I want to be the second kind.”..."
by John Isaac
"...Daniele and I were allowed to watch the incredible show from one of the stage sides, together with Debbie Rowe and Luciano Pavarotti. During the show, a member of the staff gave Daniele a gift bag, including the program of the HIStory Tour. They were all very nice to us and some of Michael’s dancers even gave Daniele a “high-five” a few times.
Towards the end of the concert, during “Heal the World”, Michael came towards us. Daniele was sitting on a chair (unable to walk very well because of the weakness due to his disease), Michael kneeled before him and kissed his right hand several times. Afterwards he picked him up and twirled with him while going towards the center of the stage in front of 40.000 people; there they posed for some photos and then he carried him back behind the scenes before the end of the song. It was an unforgettable concert..."
by Antonietta Parisi
"...And as we finished giving out the last loot bag to an 11-year old orphan, a new line of more kids and even adults formed. Michael's bodyguard, Wayne, said, "We can leave now!" And calmly MJ replied, "We can't leave when there are still people in line. It's Christmas, dude."..."
by Gwen J. Carino
"...Another memory from my time with him in Las Vegas is when we were in the “Caesar’s Palace”, again shopping. This time he went to one of those trendy clothing shops. Michael looked around and then said to the staff that he wanted to buy “the whole rack of this” and “the whole rack of that”. I was standing by and wondering all the time what in the world he wanted to do with all those clothes in all those different sizes and colours. In the end he had bought almost the whole shop and spent more than $400.000. To me it just did not make sense at all, until I heard him talk to his assistant. He told her to let the clothes be wrapped up into little presents and gave her an address of an orphanage somewhere at the east coast of the US..."
by Wayne Galley
"...I was the only one who was given a hug from him, and it seemed to last so long. Half way through he took a step up to be on the same level that I was on, right at the top of the stairs. I tried to take in and remember everything, any scent, the feel of the hug, his strength and most of all just how kind, caring and loving it felt. There was such true warmth and care in that hug, as though he already knew me and everything I had been through. It felt like meeting an old friend you’d known for years but who hadn’t seen you since becoming so ill and wanted to hug you as hard as they could in the hope that they could share their health with you, in the hope everything would be ok for you from now on. There was pure concern and love for everyone felt through him, as odd as it may sound to some..."
by Julie Windsor
"My real goal
is to fulfill God’s purpose." - Michael Jackson
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