Madonna: A Rebel Life with Author Mary Gabriel

MLVC speaks with author Mary Gabriel about her latest biography on the Queen of Pop titled "Madonna: A Rebel Life." We have a great discussion about Madonna and her ascent to becoming the pop icon and artist she is today.
Mary's book is available for purchase from publisher Little, Brown and Company wherever books are sold.
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[@meladonna]

Thank you so much for writing this book, Ms. Gabriel! It's the book about her I have always wanted. I started reading a few days ago and am to the point where she signs with sire. This book is a treasure!❤

[@skurlandaficionado]

Wonderful interview! Mary is so interesting and really seems to understand Madonna’s legacy. I could have listened to her all day.

[@martijn2638]

Loved, loved, loved this podcast with Mary Gabriel! What a joy to have her giving us a more in depth insight in the artistry of Madonna. I will definitely buy her biography. I have been in love with Madonna since I was 5 years old and I can not put into words what she has meant for me in all stages of my life. Overall she has been a true life saver and inspiration. Thank u so much for this podcast, it is a real treat!

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Finally an in-depth perspective that covers Madonna’s career through her iconic impact on pop music and culture. Her creative genius and drive, socio-political advocacy that fuels her life and career. I’ve pre-ordered. Can’t wait to read this book. Really appreciate this coverage.❤

[@humbertohernandez9889]

She's FANTASTIC ❤❤❤

[@andreamaddy]

a very great book thank you very much for have done it!!!!

[@PungiFungi]

At this point Madonna’s life can only be chronicled in a series of books instead of just one. Her personal and professional lives are inexplicably intertwined with one another.

[@MisterFabian]

Thank you so much for this. I bought the book few days ago and watching your interview with Mary Gabriel is showing me I did the right move. I loved the 59 minutes of it. And you’ve got a new follower :) thank you for your work

[@nadiamazzoleni5250]

Thanks for this interview ❤❤❤a big kiss from Italy 🇮🇹

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Sounds like a fascinating read.

[@user-dc3wh8pv6f]

I’m reading it & love to hear her voice and considered chat… image all the unedited version love to chat over a cup of tea. Great ❤

[@elm1230]

Oh yay! I purchased the book once it became available and I’ve been reading it since then. Probably one of the best biographies I’ve read on Madonna thus far! Love all the footnotes and picking thru old media and interviews for more information about Madonna’s career. I’ve probably read every book about Madonna available, with exception of the book by Whit Hill. I’ve listened to Ms. Gabriel’s other interviews regarding this book and love that you guys are interviewing her too! I was wondering if you guys would get her on 🎉🥳🎊

[@rebelblue]

Now this was a fantastic interview with someone who seriously understands Madonna & putting so much attention to her career. Not like with that ignorant hater Nadya Ginsburg, who think that Madonna sounds like Donald Duck lol

[@duane_313]

Fantastic interview! I haven't even bought the book yet and i want the 1500 page version lol

[@PungiFungi]

I think a definitive Madonna bio needs at least 1500 pages.

[@theoldmule3619]

Just finished listening to the audiobook . It's long but very good. Recommend this to anyone

[@MisterCiccone]

Anyone who criticizes Madonna, should watch this episode and read that book. Thank you Miss Gabriel!

[@NOVELBITES]

Amazing interview. PS: Nashville was not rescheduled 😢

[@graphiquejack]

I’m very impressed with Mary and this interview. Definitely interested in getting the book now

[@bananaboydc5431]

Loved this interview! Pre-ordered and can't wait to read.

[@Brian_0523]

Excellent and fascinating discussion

[@jelder5758]

I really enjoyed this specific podcast episode a lot ❤ It’s always interesting when someone decides to write another unauthorized biography of a person & then we have Madonna who’s had several written about her in the past… I am pleasantly surprised & elated to hear the angle she has chosen to write about Madonna. This actually sounds like a good book 📖 in my opinion & will be willing to purchase & read it. I’m glad she’s taking more of a historical perspective when writing verses something salacious… And I loved hearing all of your in depth commentary & that she’s now a Madonna fan! Yay!!!! ✨🎊👸🏼🎊✨

[@CruStella]

Loved this interview! We need part 2 someday and I am definitely buying the book! ♥️

[@moonstone1159]

Yay! Just read about Mary Gabriel's biography on M this morning. Looking forward to the book. Loved the interview! My fave album is 'Ray of Light.'

[@bertramlobberts4987]

Iconic ❤

[@jayfoster7151]

Yay another episode 💖

[@jayfoster7151]

Yayyy Ireland that’s where I’m from x

[@admjffelipe]

Wow, what a great conversation . I hope Madonna, or someone from her team watch this eventually. Can’t wait to read the book.

[@xcala3038]

Great, in depth interview. I knew M from her time at Lucky Strike. Ambition has been her greatest art. Guys, can I recommend raising your camera height? Looking downward casts distracting shadows over the eyes and distorts faces. Next up, get Christopher on.

[@weewee8187]

Very insightful and detailed of unheard and unknown experiences that fans may or may not necessary be aware of. Very well spoken of #MADONNA! Finally, a different view and take on one of the world most successful female artist and the best selling female recording artist of all time! Thank you guys and Mary! Hope my order comes in soon! :

[@chocolate70]

Thank you for this, really interesting. Ordered the book today :)

[@markstar6056]

Fantastic podcast and a wonderful guest ❤ ❤

[@universalsoulhealing]

Fantastic interview; insightful and expansive. Thank you! p.s. the Tennessee date was canceled or the best of my recollection.

[@edt8011]

Getting this book because of this interview. What an astounding interview with Mary Gabriel.❤

[@PungiFungi]

Got the audiobook. Gabriel appears to be a white male heterosexual hater.

[@JoeTheLion1]

I think what stymied Madonna's acting career is that it's hard to forget its her acting a role. That worked for her in Susan and the 2 films where the audience could get past the fact they are watching madonna and instead see the role/character she was portraying was A League of Their Own and Evita. But, even if she was an actress of the caliber of Meryl Streep, it would be hard to get past - you are watching the most famous woman in the world acting a role of someone much less famous and that has a lot to do with her acting criticism...but it's not really her fault that critics can't see past her and see the role.

[@DJJoeG]

love this! thanks for all your hard work on this podcast. loving the episodes!

[@randallross1703]

Wonderful interview! It's so nice to see an in-depth interview really getting into the details with someone who wasn't initially a Madonna fan until she really did her extensive years of research and analyzed the music and her as an artist and a person and the deeper she went into her life, the bigger fan she became. I can't wait to read the book. Great questions!

[@mariamayub212]

This was so amazing, and I'm so excited to get a copy of this book! Thank you for this wonderful interview, and really really great questions you guys asked!

[@jovialfaltisco548]

Tony your audio is harsh on the ear pls use better bass equipment?

[@atrocchia]

Madonna was at her best with the Erotica album & SEX book. Sexuality affects all parts of a human's life.

[@garycambridge5513]

I didn’t know that story about herb ritts being diagnosed with hiv same month he made cherish video 🥹🥹