La Divina: Maria Callas, the Untold Side

By Penelope Penny Koutourinis

Legendary soprano Maria Callas cherished private moments away from the relentless scrutiny of the media-moments shared with her father, mother, sister, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. These were parts of her life she fiercely guarded, unwilling to expose them to a press that hounded her with bad publicity, focusing on her personal affairs rather than celebrating her unparalleled voice and the profound emotions she gifted her audience. Her friendship with Grace Kelly was eternal, and her true feelings towards Jackie Kennedy Onassis were never spiteful. Her one monumental evening with Marilyn Monroe awakened a yearning to cultivate a meaningful friendship with her. Her reconciliation with her mother embodied the Greek ideal of philotimia, a profound sense of honor, duty and integrity. Maria's life was defined by her passion for opera and the joy it brought her. There was no sorrow in Maria's life, nor tragedy in her death, only liberation. Despite the countless ovations and encores she received on stage; all she longed for was to reunite with Aristotelis Onassis in death. That was her ultimate applause to herself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1YP2NPF
• ISBN13: 9798305661750
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"