Yona Zeldis McDonough on Marilyn

Yona Zeldis McDonough, who edited the 2002 anthology, All the Available Light: A Marilyn Monroe Reader, has also written fiction and non-fiction for adults, and books for children. She spoke recently about her thoughts on MM’s enduring legacy:

“You edited a highly praised collection of essays about Marilyn Monroe. Why were you initially drawn to this project and why do you think Marilyn has held such a fascination for her fans? Will you go see the new film My Week with Marilyn?

YZM: She is that forever compelling combination of beautiful and damned. Her Cinderella-like transformation from unwanted orphan/abused foster child to Hollywood star fulfills a very powerful fantasy so many of us seem to have. I have mixed feelings about the new movie; MM’s presence was so incandescent on screen that I see no need to watch someone impersonate her.  Yet the film will add to the discussion in some fashion and I suppose I will succumb.” - The Children’s Book Review


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