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The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

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No Filter

By: Paulina Porizkova
Narrated by: Paulina Porizkova, Maria Shriver
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 “A book about a rare life, profound love, profound grief, anxiety, self-assurance, empowerment, aging, loss, and joy. It is nuanced, complex, insightful, helpful, and constantly surprising.” —Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of These Precious Days

Writer and former model Paulina Porizkova pens a series of intimate, introspective, and enlightening essays about the complexities of womanhood at every age, pulling back the glossy magazine cover and writing from the heart.

AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER

Born in Cold War Czechoslovakia, Paulina Porizkova rose to prominence as a model, appearing on her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover in 1984. As the face of Estée Lauder in 1989, she was one of the highest-paid models in the world. When she was cast in the music video for the song “Drive” by The Cars, it was love at first sight for her and frontman Ric Ocasek. He was forty at the time, and Porizkova was nineteen. The decades to come would bring marriage, motherhood, a budding writing career; and later sadness, loneliness, isolation, and eventually divorce. Following her ex-husband’s death—and the revelation of a deep betrayal—Porizkova stunned fans with her fierce vulnerability and disarming honesty as she let the whole world share in her experience of being a woman who must start over.

This is a wise and compelling exploration of heartbreak, grief, beauty, aging, relationships, re-invention and finding your purpose. In these essays, Porizkova bares her soul and shares the lessons she’s learned—often the hard way. After a lifetime of being looked at, she is ready to be heard. Gender Studies Social Sciences Women Marriage Heartfelt Nonfiction Ageing
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Thanks Paulina, really excellent and deep thought has gone into your life and this writing, touched me, and helped me, as I am sure it will others

honest and relatable

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I listened to this fantastic book in 2 days - and only wish it was longer. Paulina narrates in a gentle yet firm way parts of her life story & lessons learned - things she wishes she could have told a 19-year old self. I know she loves her ex husband Ric Ocasek & he was a creative soul - but I am SO SORRY she had to go through the shock of being left with little after Rick had died & wrote her out of his Will, She brought millions of $ into that marriage - yet at the age of 53 had to sell her home she could no longer afford etc. Paulina is very strong yet VERY gentle & humble at the same time. She is now a fully-grown woman and I am so excited to have read the book as, I believe, she is a TRUTHFUL voice of women of my generation. THANK YOU, Polinooshka, for being so honest & so humble. Know that you have a TRUE friend in Australia - if you ever come to Brisbane! I hope more people read or listen to this book. I will now buy a paper copy as I want to keep it for my teenage daughter to read when she is a tad older. Love this book on so many levels!

Authentic, worts & all, informative, fun

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Enjoyed listening to Paulina so much. You could gear the emotion in her voice. Definitely recommend!

Fabulous!

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Growing up I was captivated by the original super models, Paulina was one of my favourites. Being from Eastern Europe made her more relatable and authentic.
Her story is filled with truth that we tend to brush over, ignore or pretend it never happened. The images of Paulina always inspired me, she appeared to have the look of a happy, successful and in control woman.

The reflection on her journey in modelling and public life caught me off guard, the public life I imagined wasn’t her reality.

The fact she has shared her truth and reality is eye opening and at times shocking. I’m grateful that she has shared her experiences, her wisdom and encourage, it’s an incredible insight into a world that any young future model to listen to.

Pauline’s grief is felt, her happiness and continued learning and growth should be applauded.

Thank you for once again putting yourself out in the public so that we can all learn to be better.


Shared wisdom for all ages

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I have really enjoyed No Filter by Paulina Porizkova. I didn’t know what to expect but it has been a lovely journey listening to her life story, especially how she navigated through heartbreak and death in her marriage. Will listen to another book by Paulina.

Beautifully spoken

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