I'll nominate John Wayne: The Life and Legend by Scott Eyman.
From Amazon:
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John Wayne was one of Hollywood’s most famous and most successful actors, but he was more than that. He became a symbol of America itself. He epitomized the Western film, which for many people epitomized America. ...
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Available at libraries everywhere.*
http://freelibrary.lib.overdrive.com...9-DD7260F61E84