4.25⭐
This well-researched, biography shares so much in-depth knowledge about the troubled mental and emotional life of the icon, Marilyn Monroe. 

I have to give credit where credit is due: Charles Casillo did his homework. This biography told so many details that I think the average Monroe fan would be amazed to learn. Casillo is able to weave the story of Marilyn in a way that keeps you intrigued by her choices and engrossed in the emotional turmoil of her life. 

This story is not for the faint of heart. I finished this and I felt like I needed to take a break for a second to catch my breath. It honestly made me feel so sad, not only for the lost life of Monroe, but because I found her so relatable in her motivations and her desires to be loved and wanted.

I'm only knocking it a couple points just because the work can seem a little too lengthy. There were some details that I didn't necessarily find useful or informative. Otherwise, this is a must-read for any fan of Old Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe, or historical biographies of icons.