Joe Pepitone shares a personal, true story of childhood, baseball dreams, and time spent with America’s most iconic star.
Author Joe Pepitone is proud to announce the release of his new book, Growing up with Marilyn, a moving and personal Sports & Outdoors memoir that offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most iconic stars—Marilyn Monroe.
In Growing up with Marilyn, Joe shares the unique story of growing up in New York City while his mother worked as a seamstress for Marilyn Monroe. This touching and honest memoir explores what it was like to spend time with Marilyn away from the cameras, showing a side of her the world rarely got to see. Through Joe’s eyes, readers experience childhood moments with Marilyn—visiting her home, attending her events, and seeing firsthand how kind and caring she truly was.
This Sports & Outdoors memoir is more than just a celebrity story. It’s about family, growing up, and finding direction in life. Joe also shares the ups and downs of his own journey—from losing his parents at a young age, to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, to building a life as a husband, father, grandfather, and now, an assistant baseball coach at Eastern New Mexico University. His story blends personal growth with American culture, baseball, and a one-of-a-kind connection to Hollywood history.
Joe wrote this book not only to honor his mother’s legacy, but to tell the truth about Marilyn Monroe—how she was more than a movie star. She was someone who cared deeply for others, especially children, and she became like family to Joe and his brother during their early years. As an orphan who couldn’t have children of her own, Marilyn poured her heart into the young lives around her.
Readers who enjoy heartfelt memoirs, celebrity history, and real-life sports stories will find Growing with Marilyn to be an unforgettable read. The book sits comfortably in the Sports & Outdoors genre, offering a unique mix of personal experiences, sports culture, and touching Hollywood memories.
Joe Pepitone is a proud Marine Corps veteran, loving grandfather, and longtime baseball coach. He grew up on East 76th Street in New York City, earned his GED while serving in the Marines, and later attended SUNY Farmingdale. His deep love for baseball and community has shaped much of his adult life, leading him to a rewarding coaching career. This is his first book.
Growing up with Marilyn is available now on Amazon. To get your copy, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Marilyn-Joe-Pepitone-Candice-ebook/dp/B0DZXT8D4H
For fans of Marilyn Monroe, New York nostalgia, and honest American stories rooted in the Sports & Outdoors world, this book is a must-read.
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