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Jun 10, 2026 31 min

Darls Centola, Author, "Finding Truth With Michael"

from Deborah Kobylt LIVE Hosted by Deborah Zara Kobylt

What was superstar #MichaelJackson really like when he wasn't performing, particularly when he was much younger? Darls Centola, who wrote "Finding Truth With Michael: A Memoir of Friendship, Faith, and First Love" takes us there in a way that's never been done before. Darls befriended Michael and sister La Toya during their high school years, and she was one of the only friends outside of the Jackson's performing world to cut through all the noise and just be a friend. The memoir chronicles the everyday life of the famous Jacksons, from roller skating in Sherman Oaks to joyriding in her beat-up yellow Toyota. It also talks about the faith they shared, and the crush she ultimately developed on the superstar Michael Finding Truth With Michael offers a personal look at Michael away from peering eyes, and is certainly well-timed with the release of the film "Michael," sharing his nephew Jaafar Jackson. Please find my full interview with Darls on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

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