In the prologue, Meg Cabot describes her desire for a Barbie and her mother's reluctance to purchase one, basically summing up the conflict surrounding the doll since its introduction in 1959.... This description may be from another edition of this product.
As the new Barbie movie sparkles on the horizon, many of us are contemplating this iconic doll's history and significance in our culture. Since her birth in 1959, she has been celebrated, disdained, coveted, vilified, and treasured. Join us as we revisit her history and evolution over the last six decades.