Marilyn Monroe Confidential by Lena Pepitone William Stadiem Pocket Books, 1st Printing, 1980 Lena Pepitone's personal account as Marilyn's seamstress and maid. Offers information on the last 6 years of her life, including her marriage to Arthur Miller, the making of Some Like It Hot, a notorious affair with Yves Montand, her addiction to sleeping pills and alcohol, and her early expieriences as a struggling actress. The book is shocking with specific details about Marilyn's lack of personal hygenine and love of nudity. It also suggests that Marilyn gave birth to a child, but gave it up for adoption. widely criticized however highly quoted. Condition Notes: 1st Pocket Books printing, 1980. Pages in unmarked condition. Minor shelf wear to edges and corners of cover. Front cover has crease and rubbing on right side. Small closed tear at top edge of spine.