S1x18 "Innocence"

We all know that Michael Jackson revered "innocence" and all things associated with purity of heart and spirit. But what exactly does "innocence" mean to him? In this week's episode of Reading Michael Jackson, we will deep dive into this topic in our reading and reflection of the 18th piece featured in Dancing the Dream, aptly titled "Innocence." While some people accuse Michael of being naive, or childlike due to trauma and unrelenting fame since he was young, we might approach this conversation with more nuance than this, instead seeking to understand Michael's point of view as one intentionally maintained, or even cultivated.

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Season 1 of Reading Michael Jackson offers an in depth review of Michael Jackson's book of poems and reflections, "Dancing the Dream." As both a college English professor and Michael Jackson fan, show host Lena focuses on one piece from the book, per episode, including a reading and brief discussion. The goal of this podcast is to honor and appreciate Michael Jackson's legacy as an artist and human being by spending dedicated time with his lesser known creative work. The first three episodes will be available on January 7th 2025, with following episodes released each Tuesday.