Marilyn
In this sensitive, provocative portrait of Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Steinem reveals the woman behind the myth--the child Norma Jean--and the forces in America that shaped her into the fantasy and icon that has never died. 16 pages of full-color photos.
In this sensitive, provocative portrait of Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Steinem reveals the woman behind the myth--the child Norma Jean--and the forces in America that shaped her into the fantasy and icon that has never died. 16 pages of full-color photos.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781567311259 (1567311253)
Publish date: July 15th 1997
Publisher: MJF Books
Pages no: 182
Edition language: English
Like so many others, I am fascinated by Marilyn Monroe. She was a gorgeous, iconic, complex and ultimately tragic woman. I think it's the mystery of Marilyn, the enigma of her life, that makes her legend so enduring. Sure, the many photographs of her that are part of the fabric of our pop culture ar...
Biographies are always hard to rate and review, but I'll do my best. This was a bit different from any other biography I have read, and I can't decide if it was good or bad.Marilyn Monroe had a very interesting life, that I don't think 182 pages could do justice. Gloria Steinem focused a lot on the ...
There’s a chapter in this book entitled “The Woman Who Will Not Die”, an apt description of the myth and reality that encompasses Marilyn Monroe. It’s been a while since I’ve read a biography and I was wary especially of this one as Monroe has been subjected to much criticism, rumour and speculation...
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