'A great read that's as spirited as Madge herself . . . This is the Madonna biography.' Mirror

At the age of sixty, Madonna is still one of the richest and most successful pop stars in the world. Her provocative behaviour continues to generate headlines yet she remains an enigma. Until now.

From the driven, ambitious young woman struggling to get a break in New York to the outrageous pop diva and more spiritual mother, the changing faces of Madonna are revealed. This gripping biography is based on decades of research and exclusive interviews with people speaking of her publicly for the first time, including friends, business associates and family members. Taraborrelli has also met the star herself on numerous occasions, and he draws on first-hand experiences to bring Madonna to life as not merely a sensational tabloid delight, but as a flesh-and-blood woman with human foibles and weaknesses, as well as great strengths.

'A thoroughly professional job . . . makes her more, not less, fascinating.' Daily Telegraph