Tom Lynch

The New York Times Book Review contributor returns to her hometown of Winnetka this week to discuss her debut, "The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe," an account of not only the life of the icon, but also an examination of our cultural obsession with her--the countless biographies already written, the essays that mythologize her existence and the effect her stardom had on the world's celebrity-loving heartbeat. It's a marvelous accomplishment, a great biography about a classic figure who will live forever. Smart, funny and complexly written, Churchwell's look at the life of a superstar is a must-read that flows quickly, even if your fascination with Monroe stops with DiMaggio.

Sarah Churchwell discusses "The Many Live of Marilyn Monroe" on February 24 at Bookstall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, (847)446-8880, at 7pm. Free.

(2005-02-22)

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