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Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters

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Fragments is an event―an unforgettable book that will redefine one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century and that, nearly fifty years after her death, will definitively reveal Marilyn Monroe's humanity. Marilyn's image is so universal that we can't help but believe we know all there is to know of her. Every word and gesture made headlines and garnered controversy. Her serious gifts as an actor were sometimes eclipsed by her notoriety―and by the way the camera fell helplessly in love with her. Beyond the headlines―and the too-familiar stories of heartbreak and desolation―was a woman far more curious, searching, witty, and hopeful than the one the world got to know. Now, for the first time, readers can meet the private Marilyn and understand her in a way we never have before. Fragments is an unprecedented collection of written artifacts―notes to herself, letters, even poems―in Marilyn's own handwriting, never before published, along with rarely seen intimate photos. Jotted in notebooks, typed on paper, or written on hotel letterhead, these texts reveal a woman who loved deeply and strove to perfect her craft. They show a Marilyn Monroe unsparing in her analysis of her own life, but also playful, funny, and impossibly charming. The easy grace and deceptive lightness that made her performances indelible emerge on the page, as does the simmering tragedy that made her last appearances so affecting. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2012


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374533784


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 86


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 0.55 x 10.05 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #186,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #87 in Literary Letters #1,117 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #1,483 in Performing Arts (Books)


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    • Marilyn's intimate thoughts
Format: Hardcover
I have been a huge Marilyn fan for 20 plus years. I never thought there would be anything new about her until I found this book filled with poems, intimate thoughts,and personal letters! I really enjoyed reading it, I also love all the pictures. I agree with one reviewer here, I wonder if Marilyn would approve of her personal thoughts being out in a book for anyone to read. I feel that some things were very personal like her marriage problems and unhappiness with Arthur Miller, her pain over feeling so alone in life."Alone, I am always alone no matter what". Her constant stuggle to improve herself never feeling good enough. The letter about her first husband Jim Doughterty and the "other woman" was especially shocking, as I had never heard of another woman. This may have been some of the reason for their divorce. Marilyn was only 17, and so mature at this time. Longing so much to be loved and belong to something. A constant theme over her entire life. Also there is a sad letter to her Doctor Greenson and one to her acting teacher Lee Strasberg about her treatment in the mental hosptial begging them to help her get out of this place, "I'm in the care of two idot doctors, I'm sure I will end up a nut if I stay in this nightmare, Please help me Lee".. Marilyn writes that she was drugged, abused and gropped on the breast by a psychiatrist and hosptial staff members. Marilyn's then X husband Joe Dimaggio comes to her rescue and demands her release.Joe says "who in the hell else do you have in the world":(. She mentions "Joe bringing her flowers at this time and asking her out". It is shocking and very sad to read the things she went through, my heart goes out to her , I find myself wishing I could have been her friend. ((Tears are falling.)) Marilyn seems to often times rise above the painful events in her life with humor and stength like a poem she wrote about being a "cobweb in the wind". The book also leaves questions about her death, in one jottled letter she mentions being "afraid Peter Lawford will try to poison me" another time she talks about looking forword to the future shortly before her death. The book is over all bits and pieces of her thoughts at different times in her life. It is not a complete story and sometimes just small thoughts, acting exercises, and her very organzined kitchen list. They show that Marilyn was very human and sometimes very vunerable, unsure of herself,sometimes lacking confidence, but filled with hope and passion for life. Marilyn writes " Maybe I'll make mistakes, people will laugh or think I'm no good or laugh or belittle me or think I can't act. trying to build myself up with the fact that I have done things right that were even good and have moments that were excellent but the bad is heavier to carry around and feel have no confidence depressed mad" also she writes, "For Life, It is rather a determination not to be overwhelmed." So many things about her touches my heart. Marilyn was such a deep and sensitive soul. I think this is why the entire world fell in love with her. I recommend this to anyone who loves Marilyn or anyone who thought Marilyn was just a pretty Blonde. I love this book!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2010 by Sunshine Lady
    • Must have if you love, Marilyn
Format: Hardcover
My wife is a Marilyn Monroe fan and she is really enjoying this book. It is exactly what we expected.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2026 by Timothy B
    • Love Marilyn Monroe! A Must Have!
Format: Paperback
Review Image by Jules B
This is a wonderful book. A great addition to my collection. I’ve really enjoyed reading Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. A perfect book for any Marilyn Monroe fan!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2026 by Jules B
    • Any Fan Will Love It
Format: Hardcover
A wonderful look into the mind of the tortured goddess. I couldn't read it all in one sitting, as there is so much to read, and also because it is so sad at times. Marilyn wrote on the top of one paper, "I am alone, always alone no matter what." The book has her papers on one side and the editors' "translation" on the other. (Some of the writing is hard to read). It makes her the more tragic. She seemed to have it all but was lonely, misunderstood, and needed more help than she received. Contains her jots and poems from notebooks and journals and notes to herself also. A short list at the end of her favorite books is included. Plus there are some beautiful photos. Any fan needs this for their collection. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2010 by Starlite
    • Don’t need too
Format: Paperback
Great
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026 by Bob grossman
    • A Life Revealed
Format: Kindle
Marilyn Monroe was apparently a very lonely person in a sea of endless admirers. She once wrote: "Alone!!!!! I am alone - I am always alone no matter what" From this book we also learn that Marilyn Monroe was a tortured soul who was also disorderly and who wrote down thoughts in a very chaotic way. If you want to try to read her notes written in notebooks and on envelopes or torn-out pages, I'd suggest you get the actual book. While it is possible (with great difficulty) to read some of the typed letters it is nearly impossible to read the handwritten notes. Marilyn's handwriting is nearly illegible. What is surprising is how confident Marilyn Monroe appears in her movies and how insecure she felt in real life. Even more shocking is that such a beautiful soul was depressed and wished she was dead! Some of her poems indicate this. Also, from such a sexy person you would expect a much larger amount of sensual writing. There is one note about not wearing a bra and this made her feel sensual. But other than this one note and a poem about one of her husbands, she seems silent on this subject. Instead what she says about her marriage is this: "I think to love bravely is the best and accept-as much as one can bear." What I loved most about this book is the great quantity of black-and-white photographs throughout, especially any picture where Marilyn is reading. It was also surprising to read that she owned a library of 400 books! While many of the poems in this book are revealing, the lines I love best reveal a profound beauty of soul: "but strong as a cobweb in the wind - I exist more with the cold glistening frost." If she had not died at such a young age, I imagine she would have written many more beautiful poems. Last but not least this book includes a beautiful eulogy and a short biography. I'd like to see the publisher lower the price to $9.99 on the Kindle version since most of the letters and notes are not easy to read (although many are typed out - yet sometimes in so small a type...it is difficult to read). You will get more of your money's worth buying a regular book although instant gratification is a wonderful thing. ~The Rebecca Review ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2010 by The Rebecca Review
    • Fragments
Format: Kindle
Anything Marilyn is captivating! But to see it in her own writing is a totally different experience! From page one till the end is a heartfelt, personal read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2026 by Melissa
    • Insightful Look into Marilyn Monroe’s Life
Format: Paperback
I bought this book as a gift to a friend who loves Marilyn Monroe! I got a chance to read some of it before gifting it and I found it really cool and interesting! It’s a great gift for a Marilyn Monroe fan!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023 by Steph

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