Life with My Sister Madonna
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Madonna up close, by the brother who knows her better than anyone.Christopher Ciccone's extraordinary memoir is based on his forty-seven years of growing up with, working with, and understanding the most famous woman of our time, who has intrigued, scandalized, and entertained millions for half a century.Through most of the iconic star's kaleidoscopic career, Christopher played an important role in her life: as her backup dancer, her personal assistant, her dresser, her… Product details and pricing info |
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194 Customer Reviews Posted
- A Sympathetic Look At One of the World's Biggest Pop Stars
- While at the Hong Kong International Airport last week, waiting to board a 7 hour flight to Dubai, this book jumped out at me. I had vaguely remembered Perez Hilton saying something about this book on his website and as it seemed a relatively thick book, I bought it. I spent the majority of the plane ride engrossed in this riveting novel of how Madonna created herself from nothing and how Christopher managed to come along for the ride in the early part of her career. I think Madonna is portrayed fairly, honestly and sympathetically and at no point do I feel like I am reading an attack on her that was written by her brother. Reading about her early life as a modern dancer and the track parties she used to do in clubs in New York was really interesting, as was learning more about her marriage to Sean Penn. She comes across as a flawed character, but human and relatable. I devoured this book and would highly recommend it.
- 2008-09-02, 2 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- And easy read and eye-opening
- I can't blame Christopher for writing this book...Good job Christopher!
Its an amazing account on the life of Madonna from the eyes of her brother .
its an easy read and you can trust me on that (coming from someone who has short attention span! ha!)
Im not going to talk about the book in this review do to everyone else already has. - 2008-09-02, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Not a Madonna fan now.
- I have been a fan of Madonna for many many years. She was my idol and now after reading the book I feel that this is not the type of person I would like to have as an idol any longer. I have already start to look for my own ways to find who I am. The thought of supporting this performer is not one I wish to do now. As I read the book I see to much ego in her.
Now old and no longer New Zealand fan.
Mike - 2008-09-02, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Bitter Little Brother or Bad Big Sister?
- I think the story is well written. I listened to it on audio and it kept my full attention the entire time. If the story is real, it hurts me that this man was taken advantage of so many times by Madonna. Timew and time agan, he does for Madonna. Not for money, but out of love...only to be taken advantage of. It just goes to show how many times we overlook things just because the person is family. If it is true, Madonna is quite selfish, rude and takes advantage of those closest to her. If this story is not true, then shame on Christopher. But something tells me, this story is true.
- 2008-09-02, 3 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Surprise Surprise
- I am a big fan of Madonna's but I have to say that I have read this book and frankly was not shocked by what he had to write. Madonna is cheap, who would have guessed? Madonna can be a b*&ch, who would have guessed? I keep hearing how people think that he shouldn't have written this book, why the hell not, it is his story too. It is pretty sad that a woman who is worth more than $200 million takes better care of her employees than her family. Having said that, I think Christophers drug problems are more than he makes out. It is interesting hearing some of the backstage stuff, overall it is an easy read, although some of his facts are incorrect (eg. Bedtime with Madonna).
- 2008-08-31, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
