Marilyn Monroe

by Sheridan Morley, Ruth Leon

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Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

108 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Sheridan A. Morley (5 December 1941 − 16 February 2007) was an English author, biographer, critic and broadcaster. He was the official biographer of Sir John Gielgud and wrote biographies of many other theatrical figures he had known, including Noël Coward.

Morley was the eldest son of actor Robert Morley and grandson, via his mother Joan Buckmaster, of the actress Dame Gladys Cooper.

Reviews

[Madison Rife · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novel was one of the most interesting I have read. The author begins with Monroe’s background and slowly trails through her life. Monroe started off with a sorrowful childhood and grew to become a star. I could say more, but I will not in case of spoiling the biography. Furthermore, I would recommend this novel to anyone in their mid-twenties and older. It is one for mature readers.

[Margret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every time I read a book about Marilyn Monroe it makes me feel sad. I can't believe how lonely she felt. No matter how many different books I have read about her life it makes me feel sad for her. I love anything with Marilyn Monroe in the cover.

[Kat Ice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like this was more about her movies and career when I would like to know about her not her career. Even though it was a great read. I love learning new things!