Excerpts from Madonna's Brother's Book

[PalJoey]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 2:57pm

London Daily Mail: My bizarre life with Madonna and Guy - by her BROTHER

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:37pm

If that's all accurate, that's so sad to hear.

Being a huge fan of her, I have read SO MUCH about her. While she's a human and makes mistakes like all of us, I never got that she was that cruel. So, if that's all true, that's sad.

It's def a juicy read--bound to be a huge hit.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:48pm

That's some of the worst writing I've read since, well, since bww.

Updated On: 7/14/08 at 03:48 PM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:51pm

Yes--I was skipping because he's rather dull throughout.

[DG]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:00pm

Ick.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:10pm

What a truly hideous photo of Madonna for the cover. She looks about 70. On purpose, no doubt. I took everything in that excerpt with a grain of salt, but I'm surprised by none of it.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:11pm

I can't imagine Madonna fans will buy it, and I can't see Madonna haters needing it.

He comes off like a friend you were very glad to drop years ago, then you run into him and he's the still same old whiner with the same old complaints.

[Calvin]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:14pm

The writing is indeed poor but is further hindered by the off-putting "look at what a martyr I am" tone.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:16pm

And the name-dropping.

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:36pm

Whining? Name dropping? Bitter? As in

"Madonna was so cruel to me, buying me a BUSINESS class ticket to her wedding and putting me in the SMALL bedroom at the castle that I felt obligated to check how much she spent on me and complain bitterly to her assistant. At dinner that night (Scottish food- ICK! I asked for chicken instead!) I sat between Sting and Trudy and neither of them could believe that Madonna used polyester napkins and served such cheap wine! Happily, Gwyneth was there and the two of us spent the rest of the evening making fun of Guy! On the way home, I made the mistake of letting the cab driver drop Gwyneth off first and almost got stuck with the cab fare! I gave him my card with Madonna's phone number written on the back an told him SHE'D pay the $7! As if I'd carry money!"

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:37pm

That's not a quote but it gives you the gist of it. I've saved you $27 and many hours of tedium.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:41pm

Well, to be fair, he claims that she took that airline ticket out of what she owed him for decorating fees.

But same difference---it sounds like he mooched off of her a lot. Her side of the story would likely be enlightening.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:53pm

LOL! True.....

Although I've always gotten the sense that Madonna has herself on a huge pedestal.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:55pm

And why shouldn't she! LOL

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:57pm

I get the impression his whole life was "Thanks for the check, sis!"

[StockardFan]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 5:01pm

JRB, I've never been a fan of hers. Well when I was in HS in the 80's maybe a little.

[RetroBoy]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 6:06pm

"This is not a healthy relationship and when you have gotten rid of your issues with me over the fact that I am what or who I am then perhaps we can work together again."

Do you mean a delusional bitch, sis?

[Chevstriss]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 6:25pm

anyone else get the feeling that settling 'round the Thanksgiving table this year might be a wee bit uncomfortable?

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 7:25pm

The writing might be bad, but none of it is surprising. I can totally see her treating her brother as an employee.

And I do find it curious that he's the one being criticized.

[DG]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 7:36pm

Well, DD, the fact is he WAS an employee - by choice. And let's face it, would perhaps not have had the life he's lived if not for her.

I've always been intrigued by the actuality of their family dynamic, mostly because of the strict Catholic element to it all.

I really don't think anyone can know the reality of the personal relationships - and honestly, I'm not convinced that should be a basis for public discussion. Yes, she is a PUBLIC figure, but it's the PUBLIC persona that should be open to evaluation and/or discussion.

This reminds me too much of Jodie's brother's book - and I hope it follows the same trajectory into the bargain bin (and no one's memory.)

[jeniferrenepatricia]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 1:50am

I'm so happy that Madonna is still alive to defend herself. The nicest thing that I can say about Christopher is that he didn't wait until she was dead to write this garbage. (re-Christina Crawford)

[KrissySim]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 3:39am

Books like this should be published on the internet only. It literally is not worth the paper it's printed on. (Think of how many trees have been cut down for this.)

This is the kind of book you'll see in a couple years in the free bins outside bookstores. Hopefully they will then go to the recycling bins. It's probably the kind of book you can read most of while browsing in a bookstore.

But who wants to read this? It's poorly written and it just shows siblings and in-laws fighting. People have that in their own families. Who needs more? (Qualification, I don't have it. I'm single with no siblings to rival with. But I sure as hell have seen it.)

[BWF]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 5:48am

I saw this book last evening at our local supermarket. The photo does her no favours, it really captures the old woman.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 7:53am

Krissy, you are lucky. My mother's side of my extended family has serious issues. Granted it's only a few of them but still....

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 7/15/08 at 9:39am

Oh, fer Chrissakes my battles with my sister totally trump this petty crap. And WE aren't estranged! Whatever happened to Italian clan loyalty?


Oh, and for someone who's style is apparently his calling card, would it have killed him to include some in his high school level writing?

Updated On: 7/15/08 at 09:39 AM