Written at the height of her fame but not published until over a decade after her death, this autobiography of actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) poignantly recounts her childhood as an unwanted orphan, her early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to celebrity, and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By F. A. Penney
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Written at the height of her fame for a series of magazine articles in the
mid-50's with the help of Ben Hecht, this is a new version of the book
originally published over a decade after her death in 1974. It's Marilyn's
autobiography & poignantly recounts her childhood as an unwanted orphan, her
early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to
celebrity, and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio.
This edition has a new forward by Joshua Greene & it's beautifully
illustrated with his fathers photographs.
When I saw it I couldn't help but think that had this been published in the
1950's then it's just how Marilyn & Milton would have wished it to be like.
It's obvious Joshua has put a great deal of thought into the way the book
has been designed & compared to the original book, which had no pictures
inside at all this one is quite the opposite with pictures on every other
page. It's beautiful & reading it you can almost hear Marilyn's voice in
your head telling the story.
mid-50's with the help of Ben Hecht, this is a new version of the book
originally published over a decade after her death in 1974. It's Marilyn's
autobiography & poignantly recounts her childhood as an unwanted orphan, her
early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to
celebrity, and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio.
This edition has a new forward by Joshua Greene & it's beautifully
illustrated with his fathers photographs.
When I saw it I couldn't help but think that had this been published in the
1950's then it's just how Marilyn & Milton would have wished it to be like.
It's obvious Joshua has put a great deal of thought into the way the book
has been designed & compared to the original book, which had no pictures
inside at all this one is quite the opposite with pictures on every other
page. It's beautiful & reading it you can almost hear Marilyn's voice in
your head telling the story.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There is nothing quite like having someone tell you their story. I was suprised by how 'good' this book is - if it can be rated in such a way. It reads as though Marilyn is talking to you. Thus, not perfectly presented, but this is the charm. She talks of topics which she obviously felt were of importance to her; and puts the record straight at times, as it were. It was a joy to read as well as emotional; to understand Marilyn as the person behind the image and her struggles. The photographs add an incredible visual aid also.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A book written by a special lady and a beautiful person which comes though in the book written in her own words.
This book will carry you through Marilyn's childhood in poverty to her rise in fame and is illustrated with rare and lovely photos. I would recommend this book to anyone especially if you want to learn more about Marylin Monroe as a person which I feel shines through. I shall treasure my copy and certainly read it again.
This book will carry you through Marilyn's childhood in poverty to her rise in fame and is illustrated with rare and lovely photos. I would recommend this book to anyone especially if you want to learn more about Marylin Monroe as a person which I feel shines through. I shall treasure my copy and certainly read it again.
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Touching story by her own words!!
It's nice to hear a portrayal of herself, this is my first biography I have read on Marilyn but seen many film/documentaries and she has always been betrayed has a (to put it... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Emma
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Amazing
This is a brilliant book! When I was reading it, it felt like Marilyn was sitting on the sofa beside me and talking to me, telling me about herself. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tippi
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My daughter loved it
A book she actually read! Kept her busy for days on end, learning the history of this Icon of beauty of her time.
Published 1 month ago by John B
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Brief
For the money you pay for this book the expectation is that it would have more insightin to her character. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Melmarlade
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Different View on a Legend's Story
I was very interested to find a book that tells it as it is and from Marilyn's view point - this satisfies this requirement and so far is providing a very poignant insight into the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lizbeth Mitchell-brown
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Bookworm
Bought this for my Daughter for Christmas, she loves anything to do with Marilyn Munroe. Would recommend it. AA
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Published 3 months ago by Mrs. SM BILLINGTON
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enthralling
A fantastic story simply told, in powerful, basic strokes. Sentences are short, seemingly naïve but honest and deeply felt. A female Hemingway? Read more
Published 3 months ago by D&D
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amazing
one of the best books i read in a while but was very up setting about the ending i feel they shoukd atleast wrote an ending it didnt have to be in marilyn monroe words but apart... Read more
Published 11 months ago by laura
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My Story-Perhaps Just Partially.
I want nothing more than to believe that this book contains the literary voice of Marilyn. However, I cannot help but feel that it withholds only fragments of her truth. Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. Flitton
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Marilyn Monroe - My Story
I bought this book as a gift for someone who was inquisitive about the life of Marilyn. She is absolutely loving it! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Elle Wilson
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