The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe
Sarah Churchwell
Explore the captivating and complex life of one of Hollywood's most legendary actresses with The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Sarah Churchwell. With over 600 books written about her, Marilyn Monroe's story has been the subject of much fascination and speculation. In this cultural critique, Churchwell delves into the myths, lies, and fantasies surrounding Monroe's life to uncover the truth about the woman behind the icon. Discover the shame, belittlement, and anxiety that colored Monroe's story and learn about the conflicted views on women, tormented sexual attitudes, ambivalence about success, and fascination with self-destruction that shape our collective consciousness. Gain a deeper understanding of this endlessly intriguing actress and human being.
Publish Date
2005-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
2005-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2000
Goodreads Rating
3.8
ISBN
0312425651
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-09-18T17:39:30.000Z
I finish @sarahchurchwell’s The Many Lives Of Marilyn Monroe: the best book on a celebrity - indeed, on celebrity - that I think I have ever read. – source