{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Tragedy and Triumph of George Michael, with James Gavin","description":"James Gavin\u2019s stunning biography of pop star George Michael\u2014simply entitled&amp;nbsp;George Michael: A Life\u2014dives deep into an enigmatic, charismatic figure who dominated pop music in the 1980s and \u201890s, but never seemed to find peace and happiness. James\u2019s thorough and riveting account of Michael\u2019s life traces how his battles with his own sexuality, his larger-than-life image, tabloid taunting, and his massive insecurities kept him from fully embracing his extraordinary talent and accomplishments.&amp;nbsp; We talk with James about Michael\u2019s struggle to be taken seriously, his heartbreaking battle with substance abuse, his formative friendship with Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley, and his legacy\u2014and we share some of our own personal connection to the singer. Read (and listen and watch!) more:  George Michael: A Life&amp;nbsp;by James Gavin James Gavin online \u201cHeal the Pain\u201d by George Michael \u201cFreedom \u201890\u201d video \u201cHeaven Help Me\u201d by Deon Estus feat. George Michael \u201cOne More Try\u201d video \u201cKissing a Fool\u201d by George Michael \u201cJesus to a Child\u201d video George Michael: Freedom Uncut&amp;nbsp;documentary  Pop Literacy is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm. ","author_name":"Pop Literacy","author_url":"http:\/\/popliteracy.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/24728403\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/138582528"}