All I can say about this book is… **wow.**  
Jermaine Jackson’s ex-partner, Margaret, shares her story about her relationship with Jermaine, her time with the Jackson family, and what life was really like behind the scenes. It was an incredibly eye-opening read.  
A few things really stood out to me:

**1) Jermaine was terrible to the women and children in his life.** According to Margaret, he constantly cheated, manipulated those around him, and was physically abusive. He also seemed largely absent from his children’s lives.  
**2) Fame came at a cost.** Reading her story, it seems clear that growing up in such an extraordinary environment had a lasting impact on many of the Jackson siblings.  
3) The part I loved most was how Margaret spoke about **Michael**. She describes him as someone who quietly took care of his family. While Jermaine, Margaret, and their children were living at Hayvenhurst, Michael was the one paying the household expenses. Despite being one of the biggest superstars in the world, he made time for his nephews. He would call to check on them, help them with their homework, and even take them on trips. Throughout the book, he came across as someone who genuinely loved children and enjoyed being around them. That was one of the most touching parts of the memoir for me. It painted a picture of a kind, generous, and deeply caring man despite all the chaos surrounding him.

One thing I can’t stop wondering is this: if this is what Margaret and her two sons experienced during their years with Jermaine, what was happening behind the scenes with Alejandra and their sons, **Jaafar** and Jermajesty? The author did touch about that entire relationship. Like Randy getting kidnapped in South America and Alejandra’s mom being a cocaine dealer. Alejandra probably has a very interesting story to tell! 

Behind Closed Doors: The Jacksons & Michael’s Kindness