The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
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Author: J. Randy TaraborrelliEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-25
ISBN: 0446580821
Number of pages: 576
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Book Review: A Complex Life
Summary: 5 Stars
Marilyn Monroe was, without question, one of the most intriguingly beautiful women of the 20th century. Not only was she attractive, but she was deeply complex and had a sincere desire to become a great actress.
"The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe" is an examination of her life from beginning to end, opening with an account of Marilyn's foster mother, Ida Bolender, and how Marilyn came to be a part of her family. The book then goes on to chronicle the histories of Marilyn's grandmother, Della; mother, Gladys; and finally the birth and childhood of Norma Jeane (Marilyn's birth name).
The author's style of writing is uncomplicated and gives the reader a clear and honest portrait of the most sensual actress of our time.
Some chapters are:
*The Voices Return
*Norma Jean in an Orphanage
*Norma Jean Marries
*Marilyn Tries To Meet Her "Father"
*Joe DiMaggio
*Marilyn's Rebellion
*Sinatra
*Arthur Miller
*Why Marilyn Was Investigated By The FBI
*Marilyn Is Committed
*How Dare You Betray Me!
*Kennedy Style
*An Overdose Because of JFK?
*many more chapters throughout this 576 page biography.
(And there's always the question of whether Marilyn committed suicide, died of an unintended overdose, or was murdered. The book will give the reader solid clues into the mystery.)
If you are a Monroe fan or just want an interesting read, this will probably be one the most talked about books of 2009. I enjoyed the book, and found out many things about Marilyn that I had not previously read by other writers.
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