Michael Hutchence (1960 – 1997)
MICHAEL: MY BROTHER, LOST BOY OF INXS
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He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world. Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the start. From a twelve-year-old holding him in her arms as a newborn, to being his teenage nanny, Tina remained Michael's trusted confidant until his sudden death.
Tina's intimate and detailed telling of her brother's story-from faltering teenager with a lisp to raging rock star-blazes with love and adventure, and includes the acquired brain injury that changed everything for Michael; the risky schemes that saw him named in the Paradise Papers expose of 2017; his secret philanthropy in support of East Timor; and his bliss at the birth of his only child, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily.
'My brother roamed the world with a book in his hand and one in his suitcase,' Tina writes, and throughout Michael a paper trail of the literature he loved gives clues to the man many see as an enigma. This personal and heartfelt biography of the 'lost boy of INXS' reveals the incredible, rollercoaster life of Australia's most enduring superstar, and shares the private moments of an adored brother, son and father.
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'Lost boy Michael, who was my dear friend, and who is very much missed. All respect and thanks to Tina for sharing these stories and keeping the memory alive.'
- Simon Le Bon
Songwriter/Singer, Duran Duran
A Message from the Authors
Michael: My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS is such an elegant and heartfelt salute to Michael in my eyes, thanks to the spark of mutual desires to create a fresh book between Tina and myself. We were introduced by Michael's ever-loyal friend and collaborator Richard Lowenstein. Our ship was guided by commissioning editor for Allen & Unwin, Oz Magazine powerhouse Richard Walsh. The publisher has kindly granted us permission to publish the first two chapters here for you to sample. Thanks A&U! Hosted here, it works beautifully in the flip book, thanks to Tina's right-hand man Ricky Watcham and his beautiful website, even on my Android phone right now.
Our deepest thanks to all of you.
- Jen Jewel Brown
Preview The First Two Chapters
With the exclusive permission from the publishers Allen & Unwin, the authors Tina Hutchence and Jen Jewel Brown, we're delighted to give readers a first look inside the book "Michael: My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS". Preview the opening two chapters below and discover the intimate, heartfelt story of Michael's life told by the sister who knew him best, before you buy your own copy. We recommend reading this on the desktop version.
Authors : Tina Hutchence and Jen Jewel Brown
Title : Michael: My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS
Publisher : Allen and Unwin (www.allenandunwin.com)
Date of first publication : 2018
Place of first publication : 3 Alexander Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
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Tina Hutchence shares an intimate and deeply personal account of her brother’s life, from their childhood bond to his rise as a global rock icon. As Michael’s trusted confidant, she offers a revealing look at his struggles, triumphs, and the complexities behind his fame, leading up to his tragic death.