6. Marilyn: A Biography

An extraordinary biography of the legendary screen star Marilyn Monroe (originally published in 1973) by Norman Mailer, one of America's most important writers of the second half of the Twentieth Century.

Author points out how she was not only a sex symbol but she had a great talent and an idol to many women who represented independence and importance. He also provides a brief of Marilyn’s early life, growing up in poverty and rising from it, while also dealing with a hard struggle to figure out who she is. He also has heavy focus on her road to stardom, particularly focusing on the rocky times. The book has been out of print for awhile, and is often sold at high prices.