Moonwalk (1988) - The Michael Jackson Official Autobiography - The Free Thoughts Re-Release: RNIB Talking Books Edition - Michael Jackson, Shaye Areheart Audiobook

Written by Michael Jackson, Shaye Areheart
Read by Geoffrey Towers
Format: MP3

Coinciding with the release of the 2026 biopic Michael, Free Thoughts is pleased to present this re-release of the RNIB Talking Books edition of Moonwalk — Michael Jackson’s only autobiography and the only book-length account of his life written in his own words.

Originally published in 1988 and later reissued following Michael’s passing in 2009, Moonwalk remains an essential piece of music history. Covering much of the same period explored in the recent film, it serves as a fascinating companion piece, allowing listeners to hear Michael’s own perspective on his childhood, rise to fame, creative process, and extraordinary career.

While the Michael biopic has become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, it has also sparked discussion among fans and critics regarding its portrayal of certain events. Whatever your views on the film, Moonwalk offers something unique: the opportunity to hear Michael Jackson tell his own story as he chose to tell it in 1988.

This recording was originally produced for the RNIB Talking Books service and narrated by Geoffrey Towers. To this day, it appears to remain the only complete English-language audio recording of Moonwalk. Many fans have wondered why a modern commercial audiobook edition has never appeared on major platforms. While no definitive explanation has ever been publicly given, this RNIB recording remains an invaluable way for listeners to experience the book in audio form.

We would like to thank the RNIB for making this recording possible, Geoffrey Towers for his narration, and the Free Thoughts production team for helping preserve and share this important piece of audio history with a wider audience.

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- Audio Quality Notice -

Please note that this recording was originally produced many years ago for the Talking Books service and does not reflect modern commercial audiobook production standards. The source recording was digitally preserved and lightly restored, including minor noise reduction where appropriate. Some background noise and age-related audio artifacts may still be present.

Rather than attempting to completely alter the character of the original recording, we have chosen to preserve its authenticity while making it as enjoyable and accessible as possible for modern listeners.

We hope you enjoy this rare audio presentation of Moonwalk and the opportunity to hear one of the world’s most influential entertainers tell his own story.
- The Free Thoughts Production Team