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Dive into the first authorized biography of Elizabeth Taylor, revealing 7,358 personal letters and 250 interviews with stars like Demi Moore. Beyond eight marriages and addiction battles lies the woman who raised $100 million fighting AIDS - a legend whose grit matched her glamour.
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The Violet-Eyed Titan: A Life Beyond Imagination
Elizabeth Taylor never considered herself extraordinary, despite her fame rivaling only Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, and Queen Elizabeth II. Unlike these contemporaries, she thrived under public scrutiny, transforming it into fuel for her remarkable journey. Those legendary violet eyes-so rare they appeared supernatural on screen-became emblematic of her otherworldly presence in American culture. Though celebrated as "the most beautiful creature," Elizabeth took greater pride in her acting talent and later her activism. Beyond eight marriages and dazzling jewels lay a woman of remarkable substance who leveraged her fame when others turned away from the AIDS crisis. Her friend Colin Farrell captured her essence perfectly: "limitless"-honest, raw, brutal, feminine, delicate, aggressive, tender, warm and acerbic all at once. Elizabeth Taylor wasn't just a star; she was a constellation unto herself, constantly shifting yet always brilliant.
From War-Torn London to Hollywood's Golden Gates
Love's Carousel: The Marriages That Defined Her
The Burton Years: Passion, Diamonds, and Tempests
From Senator's Wife to AIDS Warrior
The Legacy: Diamonds and Compassion
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