Black Bear

By Merrill Osmond

The untold story from the voice behind the gold records

Black Bear" offers what fans have waited decades to read: 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 Inside:

About 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)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918077185
• ISBN13: 9781918077186
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Quartz Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"