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Marilyn

the Passion and the Paradox
Jul 25, 2013cmarygene rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed Banner's biography of MM. Particularly since she presents all of her sources up front, cites them all in the back, and offers many theories of various mysteries in MM's life. She tell you what her best estimate is and acknowledges that some things can't be known with certainty. Additionally, she places the behaviors, attitudes, and happenings of Marilyn and the folks who touched her life in their historical context explaining why some things may have unfolded the way they did. She is compassionate and honest (not always the same thing!) in her descriptions of Marilyn, and gives her the due respect she deserves as a talented, smart, and deeply damaged woman. I would highly recommend this book.