Marlie has done well for herself but her life having been great she is weigh down with painful memories. When she learns of experience that can erase memories we go through her life with her as she reflect on the experiences that shape her and the woman she never gotten over. Will you want to get rid of your memories or you realize without those experiences you wouldn’t be who you are today and sometimes you have a chance to get right. This was beautifully written that’s shows love is the strongest wether it’s chosen family or significant others or loving yourself.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Miller is an auto-read for me! “The Memories of Marlie Rose,” is such a heartfelt and honestly sad book full of regret. While there are VERY joyous moments, there is always a lingering cloud of sadness. Really enjoyed being immersed in New York spanning from the 1960s to present. What initially seemed like a conventional celebrity narrative turned out to be refreshingly unique. I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow what an interesting premise! I was intrigued. Then I read the authors note and it added another dimension. I have rarely been as excited to see how a story would unfold from just the synopsis!
The first section is very emotional. I feel as if I am there and the mains pain is my pain.
The next section, although not good things happening to the main, and as well written as the first, in that I can clearly picture it and the awfulness, it isn’t as emotional, which is just as well because the first bit made me feel so much.
16% in and this is already a book that is head and shoulders above others. Plot lines that I thought my be followed have been ruled out. So far this is not a happy book, every silver lining has a cloud, and I am so here for that.
Things go better, and the intriguing premise adds a novel dimension, one that is making me think.
There are two love affairs in this book, the second is with found family and it has hit me as emotionally as the start.
I adored this book. I sobbed in a way few books ever make me. I don't mean a gentle filling of the eyes, I mean gulping air and sobbing out loud. I loved every bit of it. A cliche perhaps, but all the feels!

Miller has always wrote solid stories but this one has just that little bit more. I almost wish the acknowledgment was at the end of the book because you can see just how personal this book is and how close to the recent events in the author’s life. A unique subject and that’s been perfectly put on paper and a must read.
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Morgan Lee Miller is an absolute dream of a writer! Her writing is perfect and brings me to tears every time.

This book is no difference and easily became one of my top 5 favorites!

Morgan Lee Miller made me cry again. She has such writing talent that it brings me to my knees time and time again. I was fully enveloped by the main character's journey throughout the story. Highly recommend!

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for providing an eARC for an honest review.

A unique story that is beautifully written. Marlie Rose is a supremely talented Broadway legend and EGOT winner. But as she looks back at her life she is weighed down by her memories. As her memories unfold you get her gritty story rising from a childhood spent in foster homes to becoming a star. For many of the years Eleanor Olson is part of that life alongside her. This story is not typical in how it plays out. At times it is heartbreakingly sad and makes me wonder if I would choose to rid myself of painful memories. Or do they help me appreciate the better times in my life? But after the heartbreak comes the second chance to get things right.

One of the things I love about Miller’s writing is the extra’s she brings. In this case it is weaving Marlie into a mix of classic and fictional Broadway shows. I’m a theater lover. On my trip to NYC in September I saw nine shows. So it was an added bonus to me to see Marlie’s credits include: A Little Night Music, Chicago, Les Mis, Phantom and more. Especially moving was Mar's living in NYC during the AIDS epidemic and her friendship with Peter.

The romance is there. From first kiss to last first kiss. This story has depth and is one that will stay with me. Miller’s writing has done that to me with other books as well. I’m so glad that I got to read in ARC from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley and I am leaving an honest review.

Memories and the pain that stays with you throughout your life.
It's about Marlene Hatcher, a young girl who learns at a young age that life can be full of disappointments and losses.
The book begins in the present and makes it clear that Marlie Rose is a successful singer and actress who seemingly has everything, but still wants to forget so much.
She can no longer bear the pain of all these past memories and agrees to a new experimental method of erasing memories. In these sessions we delve into her memories that tell the story of her life and all I can say is that I was moved to tears on more than one occasion!
So much love coupled with so much pain is touching and also captivating.
But it's not just pain!
Marlie Rose will recognize this.
It's beautifully written and a very atypical love story, but a love story nonetheless.
About the one great love, motherly love, love for the chosen family and for the best friends and ultimately love for life itself!
In my opinion outstanding and very moving.
However, it's not an easy read, as you've probably understood by this point…

Many thanks to author Morgen Lee Miller and Bold Stroke Books for the exceptional book and of course the ARC for it!

Marlie Rose, actress and Broadway star, is haunted by her past and memories of her ex. Depressed and no longer wanting to deal with this, she asks to undergo a procedure to erase these memories.

It goes well to start with, until her ex, Eleanor, comes back into the picture, making her question her decision.

Interesting, thoughtful book. The flashbacks to Marlie's youth and life are engrossing, and the reuniting of the characters very sweet.

It's definitely not your typical novel, but I liked it.