- Miracle and her daughter Mona Rae Miracle co-wrote the book, detailing their bond despite childhood estrangement.
- Miracle was born seven years before Monroe, to the same mother as Monroe.
- Berniece passed away in 2014 at 94, leaving behind a documented legacy of Marilyn.
Marilyn Monroe’s sister, Berniece Baker Miracle, wrote an authorized biography called “My Sister Marilyn: A Memoir of Marilyn Monroe” in 1994, co-authored with her daughter Mona Rae Miracle.
Born in 1919, seven years before Marilyn, Berniece had a separate upbringing but reconnected with her sister in 1938 and formed a close bond despite initial estrangement.
The authorized biography, a rare account amid unauthorized ones, reveals personal details and family photos.
When Marilyn passed away in 1962, Berniece, along with Joe DiMaggio and Inez Melson, organized her funeral and personally chose her casket and outfit.
Berniece Baker Miracle passed away in 2014 at 94, leaving behind a documented legacy of the American icon. Her book is a heartfelt tribute, providing readers with insights into the life of a “sweet, talented, loving girl,” as described by Life magazine in 1994.
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