Bombshells
Five Women Who Set the Fifties on Fire
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Jean Harlow, the Godmother of Blondes, lit the torch for the blonde bombshell, creating an image and persona that would be passed on for generations to come. Jean's life was cut tragically short at the age of 26, but the flame reignited in the 1950s with the most notorious blondes of all time: Ruth Ellis, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and Diana Dors. Each left a legacy that has ensured the fire will never be completely extinguished, affecting not only individual lives but society across a world stage. From Marilyn's stardom and Diana's unwavering integrity, to Ruth's tragic status as the last woman hanged in Britain, all of these women experienced success and tragedy, love and heartbreak, and attention both positive and negative. Bombshells examines these five exceptional women in the context of the 1950s, the expectations and constrictions society had at the time and how they pushed through barriers and paved the way for the real sexual revolution.
Customer Reviews
Great Read!
Whether you’re an old fan or newcomer- this is definitely the book for you! Not only does it detail the divine stories of these ladies, it also gives you insight as to how & why their lives were so tumultuous during the era of the 50s and 60s and the significance as to not only their image- but their personal lives and actions being apart as to why these ladies were trailblazers and immortalized to this day! I also enjoy the pictures that are shared in the book! I definitely suggest you read this book if you are a fan of old Hollywood! :)