Icon: THE LIFE, TIMES, AND FILMS OF MARILYN MONROE VOLUME 1 - 1926 TO 1956 (hardback)

This is the hardback version. Goddess... Legend... Icon... You thought you knew her...but never before like this. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) survived a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, & chaos to become a psychological, cultural, & spiritual phenomenon of the Twentieth Century. Her remarkable life, brilliant film career, & posthumous legend have been deconstructed in over 600 biographies. Psychotherapist & author Gary Vitacco-Robles reframes & redefines the fascinating woman behind the iconic image through an analysis of her psyche and an appreciation of her film & stage performances in Volume One of this definitive biography. After a decade of meticulous research, Vitacco-Robles offers a treasure trove of facts comprehensively documenting each year of Monroe's inspiring life within the context of her tumultuous times & through her relationships with literary, entertainment, & political figures. Monroe is resurrected a half-century after her tragic death in this detailed & sensitive biography that intelligently explores her passionate desires: to be loved, become a serious actress, & have a family. Volume One examines the first thirty years of Monroe's life and her impact on the culture, providing a deeper understanding of the remarkable woman and the lasting impression she left behind. Based upon interviews, diaries, & personal files-void of sensationalism-Icon: The Life, Times, & Films of Marilyn Monroe dispels many myths & reveals the ultimate truth about Hollywood's most charismatic, beloved, & enduring star.

Author: Gary Vitacco-Robles
Publisher: BearManor Media
Published: 03/13/2015
Pages: 722
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d
ISBN13: 9781593937959
ISBN10: 1593937954
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Women
- Performing Arts | Film | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts

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