Norma Jean: Life And Death Of Marilyn Monroe – Fred Lawrence Guiles

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Norma Jean: Life and Death of Marilyn Monroe by Fred Lawrence Guiles is a revealing biography that goes beyond the glitz and glamour to uncover the real story behind one of the twentieth century’s most enduring icons. Known widely as Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jean Mortensen’s life has long been shrouded in myth and speculation. Guiles, recognised by Norman Mailer as the foremost authority on Monroe, draws on exclusive interviews with key figures such as Arthur Miller, Lee Strasberg, and Joe DiMaggio to paint a fuller, more complex portrait of the star’s turbulent life.

This meticulously researched biography explores Marilyn’s rise from a small-town girl to global fame, her personal struggles, and her controversial relationships with influential men, including the Kennedy brothers. Guiles also delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her untimely death at age thirty-six. Norma Jean sets the record straight, separating fact from fiction, while offering insight into the pressures and vulnerabilities behind Monroe’s public persona.

A must-read for fans of Hollywood history and celebrity biographies, Norma Jean is a compelling and humanising account of a woman who remains a cultural legend.