What do you think?
Rate this book
Black Bear: My life story
The untold story from the voice behind the gold records
"Black Bear" offers what fans have waited decades to the authentic Merrill Osmond, unfiltered and unforgettable.
For the first time, Merrill Osmond, the distinctive lead voice of The Osmonds' biggest hits including "One Bad Apple," "Crazy Horses," and "Love Me For A Reason", shares his complete life story. This intimate memoir takes readers from Utah to the world's largest stages, revealing what really happened behind the scenes of one of music's most successful families.
What's
Exclusive encounters with Elvis, performing for royalty, and untold stories from six decades in entertainmentThe real story behind multiple platinum and gold records and the pressures of unprecedented famePersonal struggles never before disclosed and the faith that sustained himBehind-the-scenes revelations from producing the Donny & Marie Show and presidential inaugurationsA raw, honest account of finding peace after life in show businessAbout Merrill Osmond
Lead singer of The Osmonds, Merrill has written and produced #1 hit records and earned multiple gold records with his brothers. Beyond music, he served as Executive Producer of the Donny & Marie Show (ABC-TV) and produced inaugural events for Presidents Reagan and Bush. He is patron of The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, supporting deaf awareness globally.
REVIEWS
"Such an enjoyable and riveting read. I simply couldn't put the book down." – Diane (Goodreads)
"What a fantastic book, and an emotional journey!" – Alison (Goodreads)
"A fantastic read which I highly recommend. Buy it, love it and live it alongside one of the best entertainers of our time." – Jackie Townsend
"Written with absolute integrity, and from the heart of the man who stood centre stage as lead singer of The Osmond Family, it is literally a page turner. It's an emotional roller coaster." – Kathy (Goodreads)
"Merrill's true personality shines through as not only a showman but as a humble, generous, compassionate, spiritual, kind family man who lives up to his name as the peacemaker of the family." – Diane (Goodreads)
"Black Bear" offers what fans have waited decades to the authentic Merrill Osmond, unfiltered and unforgettable.
For the first time, Merrill Osmond, the distinctive lead voice of The Osmonds' biggest hits including "One Bad Apple," "Crazy Horses," and "Love Me For A Reason", shares his complete life story. This intimate memoir takes readers from Utah to the world's largest stages, revealing what really happened behind the scenes of one of music's most successful families.
What's
Exclusive encounters with Elvis, performing for royalty, and untold stories from six decades in entertainmentThe real story behind multiple platinum and gold records and the pressures of unprecedented famePersonal struggles never before disclosed and the faith that sustained himBehind-the-scenes revelations from producing the Donny & Marie Show and presidential inaugurationsA raw, honest account of finding peace after life in show businessAbout Merrill Osmond
Lead singer of The Osmonds, Merrill has written and produced #1 hit records and earned multiple gold records with his brothers. Beyond music, he served as Executive Producer of the Donny & Marie Show (ABC-TV) and produced inaugural events for Presidents Reagan and Bush. He is patron of The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, supporting deaf awareness globally.
REVIEWS
"Such an enjoyable and riveting read. I simply couldn't put the book down." – Diane (Goodreads)
"What a fantastic book, and an emotional journey!" – Alison (Goodreads)
"A fantastic read which I highly recommend. Buy it, love it and live it alongside one of the best entertainers of our time." – Jackie Townsend
"Written with absolute integrity, and from the heart of the man who stood centre stage as lead singer of The Osmond Family, it is literally a page turner. It's an emotional roller coaster." – Kathy (Goodreads)
"Merrill's true personality shines through as not only a showman but as a humble, generous, compassionate, spiritual, kind family man who lives up to his name as the peacemaker of the family." – Diane (Goodreads)
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2025
30 people are currently reading
10 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
September 23, 2025
Lead Singer
Thanks Merrill I really enjoy your book,it gave me feel sad but at the same time as I read you book I found something I did not know and surprise me! And the photo's were amazing too!
Thanks Merrill I really enjoy your book,it gave me feel sad but at the same time as I read you book I found something I did not know and surprise me! And the photo's were amazing too!
Displaying 1 of 1 review