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Marilyn Monroe: Private And Undisclosed
През месец август 2012 г. се навършват петдесет години от смъртта на световноизвестната кино легенда – Мерилин Монро. По този повод английското издателство „Constable & Robinson“ издава биография на прочутата кино легенда – „Мерилин Монро. Поверително и лично“, с автор Мишел Морган. В Англия книгата е издадена през месец май 2012 г.
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312 pages
Published
August 24th 2007
by Carroll & Graf
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What can I say? Meticulous research, that clearly tries to show Marilyn - the HUMAN being, with her flaws and good points, neither of them exaggerated. The most trustworthy as biographies go. The fact that there are just a few tiny little details I don't personally agree with doesn't mean a thing, because they are all just matters of opinion and as such, if I were to agree 100 % I would have to write a book of my own, and nobody would agree 100 % with that ;-) So agreeing 99 % with a Marilyn boo...more
Compared to Jung Chang's Mao: The Unknown story, I prefer this one. Yes, this book could also be named as Unknown story of Marilyn Monroe, but the text in this book is much more plain, which is good as a autobio.
In Mao, there are way too much portray of the weather and environment at that time. These unnecessary descriptions made the text less reliable. One cannot help but question the author : how did you know what was the weather like on that day? Neither of your interviewees had remember it,...more
In Mao, there are way too much portray of the weather and environment at that time. These unnecessary descriptions made the text less reliable. One cannot help but question the author : how did you know what was the weather like on that day? Neither of your interviewees had remember it,...more
I've read several bios on Marilyn and I think this is the one I like best. Lots of good interviews I've never heard before. Great rare pictures too.
I am a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe. I adore the woman. My entire apartment has pictures all over the place of Marilyn. I have read several books about her and I never get tired of reading about her. Therefore I always have very big hopes for a book that has to do with Marilyn. Unfortunately this book was really disappointing, I almost didn’t finish it. If didn´t feel like the author had any thoughts of her own when writing this book. I felt that she was just rambling fact about Marilyn. I found t...more
This is quite a quick read.
The pictures chosen for the book are beautiful and seem thoughtful, rather than the usual random collections of the same old images that we see every day of Marilyn.
Morgan has done well with this and it's a very good read for any Monroe fan. I enjoyed reading a little more about her childhood and growing as a star. This is far from the usual books that focus merely on her rapid decline and eventual death.
I must say that I very much applaud the fact that Morgan didn't...more
The pictures chosen for the book are beautiful and seem thoughtful, rather than the usual random collections of the same old images that we see every day of Marilyn.
Morgan has done well with this and it's a very good read for any Monroe fan. I enjoyed reading a little more about her childhood and growing as a star. This is far from the usual books that focus merely on her rapid decline and eventual death.
I must say that I very much applaud the fact that Morgan didn't...more
This book is an absolute must for all MM fans. Great rare pictures and stories!!!
Finally a book about Marilyn Monroe!
What I appreciated most about this book was the fact that it was focused solely on Marilyn Monroe, and not on those around her (namely The Kennedy clan).
The writer certainly did her research and while I knew most of the stories, there were things I read for the first time, but certainly found them to be in line with what I believed.
All too often when reading about Marilyn Monroe, I find too much background is given on those around her, which takes away from th...more
What I appreciated most about this book was the fact that it was focused solely on Marilyn Monroe, and not on those around her (namely The Kennedy clan).
The writer certainly did her research and while I knew most of the stories, there were things I read for the first time, but certainly found them to be in line with what I believed.
All too often when reading about Marilyn Monroe, I find too much background is given on those around her, which takes away from th...more
I would like to thank Michelle Morgan for getting her latest book sent to me so that I could review it. This is a new edition which has been revised and expanded, the original book having been published in 2007. I see this book as a lovely tribute to Marilyn Monroe being that this year marks 50 years since her death.
Michelle Morgan is a massive fan of Marilyn Monroe. Over the years Michelle has read a number of books about her, some of which were just plain awful. She got so tired of reading all...more
Michelle Morgan is a massive fan of Marilyn Monroe. Over the years Michelle has read a number of books about her, some of which were just plain awful. She got so tired of reading all...more
Sep 08, 2012
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Michelle Morgan's 'Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed' (US subtitle 'Private and Confidential') is a fully revised, expanded update to her earlier Monroe biography, first published in 2007. This new paperback highlights her research and writing, with a more comprehensive text.
Morgan lives in Britain where, for twelve years, she headed the Marilyn Lives Society. She approaches Monroe's life from a different time and place, with compassion. However, Morgan's attention to detail is rigorous, a...more
Morgan lives in Britain where, for twelve years, she headed the Marilyn Lives Society. She approaches Monroe's life from a different time and place, with compassion. However, Morgan's attention to detail is rigorous, a...more
I love Marilyn Monroe and thought I'd read about her life. This book has way too many insignificant details that make it very BORING. Then it ends abruptly at the infamous and mysterious parts leading up to and after her death. I am sure the author researched heavily because the bibliography is almost as long as the book!!!! Unless you can't live without Marilyn's early childhood life details, don't bother to read.
This was a riveting story of Marilyn's life. A story that shows why everyone loved her, flaws and all. The story takes us through her childhood, with no mother or father to speak of, foster homes and her marriages. A lost soul that had a hard time coping with fame and "friends" that used her. This is the best biography of Marilyn that I have read
I have been a serious fan, or "student" of Marilyn Monroe since 1988. In these years I have read books chronicling her life that number in the hundreds. In my opinion Michelle Morgan's "Marilyn Monroe: Private and Confidential" is today the best biography a Marilyn fan has to learn of her life. With new fact finding research and information from never before conducted interviews, I highly recommend this book to any Marilyn fan, casual or serious. It gives us an unbiased look into her life, caree...more
Her story is interesting. Raised as an orphan and in multiple foster houses. Marries a man she doesn't really love just so she doesn't have to go to a new foster home when her foster parents move out of state - parts are riveting but still took a while to make it through. Good read if you like bios and history.
This has to be the worst book I've ever read. BORING! Way too many addresses and
it felt like the author was too busy trying to prove she did her research.
Way too many quotes. Did not make for smooth reading, felt more like rambling.
it felt like the author was too busy trying to prove she did her research.
Way too many quotes. Did not make for smooth reading, felt more like rambling.
I am not much of a book reviewer. But,
I can say that I truly love this book!
Michelle Morgan did some wonderful research
for this! I highly recommend this book!
I can say that I truly love this book!
Michelle Morgan did some wonderful research
for this! I highly recommend this book!
I found this to be my favorite of the biographies I've read so far. It's very detailed but not boring. (:
Have read more detailed books about Marilyn Monroe-
this one was OK-readable but nothing new and differant
this one was OK-readable but nothing new and differant
It really was detailed and I appreciated that because I learned a lot, but it was too detailed. I didn't need to know the address
The only thing that gives this book two stars is the beautiful pictures and the very, very basic information it contains. I wish I had read a different bio on Marilyn (I think Goddess is a good one). Through all the typos and the lack of depth in the book, I read about shallow encounters random people had with Marilyn, and I didn't learn about many facts in her life. It is very simplistic, and I feel like I still don't know much more about her.
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A very detailed account of Norma Jeane's life except where the Kennedy brothers are concerned (rather vague here). I got the impression that she was a Little Girl Lost, always seeking for unconditional love and acceptance but instead getting fame. At times I felt really sorry for her but at others she came across as a real diva - basically it showed her as a real person with flaws, insecurities and dreams.
It was OK, focused a lot more on her childhood and teenage years. The writer seemed fairly neutral which is good in an autobiography. Learnt a few things about the icon, some good, some bad. Was not aware how suicidal she actually was a lot of the time. Beautiful lady and interesting life.
Very detailed but a very slow read.
A quick read, but it is written more like a report than an engaging, absorbing piece of history.
Very well researched. Took me a while to read, but I'm glad I did!
such a sad story
Jun 18, 2013
Stephanie Morrow
marked it as to-read
Jun 16, 2013
Stephanie Vincent
marked it as to-read
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I am an author, biographer, producer, columnist, mum, wife and everything in-between.
My first book was self-published in 1993 and entitled 'The Marilyn Monroe Address Book'. This book led to my first professionally published book, 'Marilyn's Addresses' which was published in 1995 by Smith Gryphon.
Since then I have been busy writing magazine and newspaper articles, researching future biographies an...more
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My first book was self-published in 1993 and entitled 'The Marilyn Monroe Address Book'. This book led to my first professionally published book, 'Marilyn's Addresses' which was published in 1995 by Smith Gryphon.
Since then I have been busy writing magazine and newspaper articles, researching future biographies an...more
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