Ian Halperin is a Canadian investigative journalist and author whose work delves into the hidden truths and controversial aspects of celebrity lives. He is known for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, aiming to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the individuals and circumstances surrounding public figures. Halperin's approach offers an insider's perspective on careers and personal struggles, examined with journalistic precision. His books are the product of extensive investigation, shedding light on subjects often concealed from public view.
In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on ground-breaking research to reframe Helen Keller's journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability.
The untold history of secret negotiations with Himmler to save tens of thousands of Jewish lives.
The SEND Code of Practice (2015) reinforced the requirement that all teachers must meet the needs of all learners. This topical book provides practical, tried and tested strategies and resources that will support teachers in making maths lessons accessible and interesting for all pupils, including those with special needs.
Delving into the tumultuous lives of Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, this account reveals shocking new insights into their personal struggles and the complexities of their relationship. Bestselling author Ian Halperin explores the challenges they faced in the spotlight, providing a compelling narrative that uncovers the deeper issues behind their public personas.
Who is the real Arnold Schwarzenegger? Investigative journalist Ian Halperin uncovers the true and untold story of this larger-than-life figure. From his childhood in Austria to his rise in American conservative politics, Schwarzenegger's life resembles a Hollywood B-movie. Halperin delves into the myths and rumors to reveal the man behind the icon, driven by ambition and a quest for power. Through extensive research, undercover work, and candid interviews with Schwarzenegger’s close friends and peers, Halperin presents a riveting journey into his past, exploring his troubled relationship with his abusive father and his feelings toward the Nazi party. The book sheds light on the shadowy world of bodybuilding and early steroid use, as well as Schwarzenegger’s reputation as a bully and womanizer, including alleged affairs and sexual harassment accusations that earned him the nickname “the Groper.” It also examines his fascination with the Kennedys and his integration into his wife’s family, alongside insights into Maria’s weight loss. Halperin analyzes Schwarzenegger’s surprisingly effective political career and the Kennedy family's influence on his agenda. Finally, he reveals audacious plans for Schwarzenegger to attempt to rewrite the Constitution and run for president.
This title delves into the relationship of iconic couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, offering exclusive insights and personal anecdotes that highlight their enduring impact in the world of cinema.
An investigation into the final decade of Michael Jackson's life discusses his legal and financial problems, his prescription drug use, and his failing health possibly caused by a potentially fatal genetic condition.
In late December 2008, Ian Halperin told the world that Michael Jackson had only six months to live. His investigations into Jackson's failing health made headlines around the globe. Six months later, the King of Pop was dead. Whatever the final autopsy results reveal, it was greed that killed Michael Jackson. Friends and associates paint a tragic picture of the last years and days of his life as Jackson made desperate attempts to prepare for the planned concert series at London's 02 Arena in July 2009. These shows would have earned millions for the singer and his entourage, but he could never have completed them, not mentally, and not physically. Michael knew it and his advisors knew it. Anyone who caught even a fleeting glimpse of the frail old man hiding beneath the costumes and cosmetics would have understood that the London tour was madness. Why did it happen this way? After an intense five year investigation, New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin uncovers the real story of Michael Jackson's final years, a suspenseful and surprising thriller.
Hollywood Undercover is a rollicking, name-dropping, often hilarious insider's chronicle by a man who accidentally became a movie star. and meets numerous A-listers, including Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand and Leonardo DiCaprio, who give him the inside track on what life in Hollywood is really like.
This book investigates the circumstances surrounding Kurt Cobain's death on April 8, 1994, challenging the police's suicide ruling. Using forensic evidence and police reports, it argues that the official scenario is scientifically impossible, aiming to uncover the truth behind the rock icon's demise.