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The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe, born to deprivation and a series of foster homes, became an acting legend of the 20th century. She married famous men, Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller, and her many lovers included President John F. Kennedy. Her death, at 36, is a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.

Anthony Summers interviewed 600 people for this book, which reveals unknown truths, some funny, some very sad, about this brilliant but troubled woman. First to gain access to the files of Monroe's last psychiatrist, he throws light on Monroe's troubled psyche and her addiction to medications. He establishes once and for all that she was intimately involved with John and Robert Kennedy, who probably covered up the circumstances of her death.

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“A remarkable performance…. The ghost of Marilyn Monroe cries out in these pages." ( New York Times)
A long winded way to come to the conclusion that politicians have affairs with famous people, lie and hangout with gangsters who manipulate them to their own ends.
Who’d thought it.

Meh…

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Loved delving deeper into Marilyn’s personality and outlook of life defo worth a listen ! Inspired me to watch some Marilyn documentaries to find out more

Sooo interesting

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This is genuinely the only book you’ll ever need to read or listen to on the icon. It covers her early life and later years in great detail and has been updated since publication to reflect the recent (at the time) news items about her. It flew by.

The definite book on Marilyn Monroe

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Lots of detail confirming what is already in the public domain. This poor lady and her life were a hot mess. Some weird pronunciations of commonplace words by the narrator which are mildly irritating.

Insightful

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Must read for anyone interested in Marilyn or political affairs of the 60's and an insight to Hollywood. A well written book which tells the story of the adult icon Marilyn Monroe's life. It unfolds the highs and lows, and sadness which is rooted in her difficult childhood. A troubled soul, leading to problematic relationships and drug taking. Her journey for love. infidelity and suffering heartbreak/s. A quest to being taking seriously as an actor and not only known for her physical beauty. Entanglements with politics, persons, and her final hours... Certainly provides evidence and the reasons for a potential cover up...

Fascinating story of events of the Adult life of icon Marilyn

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One of my favourite audible books. Very informative and lovely narration. Already listened to it twice.

Loved every second

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Watched the documentary on this book which I found riveting. As the book was so long I didn’t think I’d get the same longing to hear a little bit more, but I did. Love all conspiracy theories and there is still so many flying around.
The narrator tells a good story and keeps you interested.
It’s a must for Monroe fans

Love Marilyn

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Wow what a listen. If you are intrigued by what happened to her give this a listen. All backed up by proof

Marilyn

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An interesting insight to her life and the many famous people she encountered throughout. Well worth a read.

Very Informative

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She seemed like such a profound person. I read another book about her a while ago and have always found her such an interesting person. There was way more to her than just her beauty. This was a great listen!

I love Marilyn

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