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Book Review of The Million Dollar Mermaid: An Autobiography

The Million Dollar Mermaid: An Autobiography
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AMAZING book! If you aren't familiar with this beautiful actress who pioneered water ballet, her films are now available on DVD. This details Esther's childhood until when she wrote the book, including everything personal and career-wise. This is also a very heartbreaking book, she was treated terribly by various men and a victim of sexual abuse. But through it all she never gives up (and went through great lengths to keep her children happy and well-adjusted) Great info on the "Golden Age" of movies, highly recommended for fans of the actress and that era of movies.