Hello, Norma Jeane: The Marilyn Monroe You Didn’t Know is a new book by Elisa Jordan, a journalist, Los Angeles historian and founder of LA Woman Tours. She also co-hosts the All Things Marilyn podcast and is a member of the Monroe Preservation Group, founded recently to save Marilyn’s last home from demolition. The book’s cover shows a promotional shot from How to Marry a Millionaire, which turned 70 this month; and although primarily text-based, the book includes photos throughout.
Hello, Norma Jeane is released in paperback and on digital this week. Signed copies can be ordered from the famous Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Boulevard, with domestic, expedited or international shipping options.
“Her unforgettable image is seared into the minds of fans everywhere, and her private life continues to inspire headlines and controversy, but Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous—and misunderstood—women in the world and remains a mystery to most people. Hello, Norma Jeane cuts through the rumors and myths to present the real person behind the queen of movies and pop culture.
From her chaotic childhood in Depression-era Los Angeles to her rise in the world of Hollywood and finally her untimely death—Hello, Norma Jeane explores the legendary star’s family history, connection to the movies from childhood, her personal life as an adult, and her interest in continually educating herself.
Hello, Norma Jeane is compulsively readable—instead of chronological dates and dry accounts of events, there are chapters about specific aspects of her life and career. What did Marilyn like to eat? What types of books did she read? Was she really plus size? Did she nearly bring down a political empire? And how did she actually die? This book explores everything—and vividly brings to light the truth about the world’s greatest movie star.
‘Hollywood historian Elisa Jordan offers a comprehensive account of all things Marilyn Monroe in her latest book … For those seeking concise and accurate information about the icon’s remarkable life without committing to a dense biography, Jordan provides forty-four chapters in magazine-style format. Topics range from Monroe’s genealogy, ascent to stardom, multiple residences, major life events, motion picture career, inner circle, prescribed beauty regimen, triumphs, and death … If you wish to go on a journey to find the real Marilyn Monroe, this is your treasure map, written by a reliable guide.’ – Gary Vitacco-Robles, author of Icon: The Life, Times, and Films of Marilyn Monroe
‘This unique book is a treasure trove of information, for fans new and old. It is an extraordinary book by a remarkable author.’ – Michelle Morgan, author of Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed and When Marilyn Met the Queen
Elisa is also the author of Rockhaven Sanitarium, a tribute to the pioneering women’s health facility in Glendale, California where Marilyn’s mother was a resident for many years. Rockhaven was designated as a historical landmark in 2021 (see here.)
And finally, an ebook preview for Hello, Norma Jeane is available via Amazon and elsewhere. Here’s a sneak peek at the contents…
The Marilyn Report 
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