Marilyn Monroe

Timeless, iconic, and a universal sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most beloved divas of all time. The actress was able to, simultaneously, exude an air of seduction and girl-next-door, all while conquering Hollywood with her pin-up figure and platinum blonde 'do. The celebrity famously won the heart of baseball champion, Joe DiMaggio, as well as that of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. But beyond the persona, Norma Jeane was a rich and complex human being the survivor of childhood trauma and an adult in need of constant affection. This engaging, in-depth, and illustrated biography reveals the many faces of both the actress, and the woman behind the legend. Dive in and be filled with awe!