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Judy Garland: The Secret Life of an American Legend

by David Shipman · 1993

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A provocative look at the private life of the legendary performer reveals intimate details about Garland's bisexuality, her drug and alcohol addiction, and her many abortions.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
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moviesmoviesMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 540 pages

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