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  • The Memoir
  • By: Paris Hilton
  • Narrated by: Paris Hilton
  • Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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Publisher's Summary

PARIS: A MILLION MEANINGS IN A SINGLE NAME

Heiress. Party girl. Problem child. Selfie taker. Model. Reality star. Self-created.

The labels attached to Paris Hilton.

Founder. Entrepreneur. Pop Culture Maker. Innovator. Survivor. Activist. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother.

The roles Paris embraces as a fully realized woman.

Paris rose to prominence as an heiress to the Hilton hotel empire but cultivated her fame and fortune as the IT Girl of the aughts, a time marked by the burgeoning 24-hour entertainment news cycle and the advent of the celebrity blog. Using her celebrity brand, Paris set in motion her innovative business ventures, while being the constant target of tabloid culture that dismissively wrote her off as “famous for being famous.” With tenacity, sharp business acumen and grit, she built a global empire and, in the process, became a truly modern icon beloved around the world.

Now, with courage, honesty, and humour, Paris Hilton is ready to take stock, place it all in context and share her story with the world. Separating the creation from the creator, the brand from the ambassador, Paris: The Memoir strips away all we thought we knew about a celebrity icon, taking us back to a privileged childhood lived through the lens of undiagnosed ADHD, a teenage rebellion that triggered a panicked – and perilous – decision by her parents. Led to believe they were saving their child’s life, Paris’s mother and father had her kidnapped and saw her sent to a series of ‘emotional growth boarding schools’, where she survived almost two years of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. In the midst of a hell we now call the ‘troubled teen industry’, Paris created a beautiful inner world where the ugliness couldn’t touch her. She came out, resolving to trust no-one but herself as she transformed that fantasy world into a multibillion-dollar reality.

Recounting her perilous journey through pre-#MeToo sexual politics with grace, dignity and just the right amount of sass. Paris: The Memoir tracks the evolution of celebrity culture through the story of the figure at its leading edge, full of defining moments and marquee names. Most important, Paris shows us her path to peace while she challenges us to question our role in her story and in our own.

Welcome to Paris.

©2023 Paris Hilton (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

“Hilton … revealed her authentic and strong self in her memoir.” – Independent

“Fascinating, moving and at times shocking” – Hugo Rifkind, The Times

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  • Liz
  • 17-03-2023

oh my

I couldn't stop listening, I felt nothing but love and respect for this beautiful soul. Paris's story had me laughing, crying, and shouting out loud.. "Run, Fight , good job"

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Inspiring

I’ve liked Paris since a young age maybe when I was 12 or so, I’m now 31 and still a fan and after listening to this book I love her more than ever.

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  • NVA
  • 08-04-2023

Unique, eye opening, exceptional

Must listen, a life that will inspire others to follow their curiosity. What a talented brave determined woman

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Insightful and Interesting

I always judged Paris from the media and the simple life. Dumb blonde bimbo type! After watching this is Paris on YouTube my perception of her changed! I started following her on social media and was eager to listen to this book!

Such an interesting woman!

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An Eye Opener

My opinion of Paris before this book was a privileged spoilt brat of a woman. I was wrong in some ways, as once you get further into the book, my eyes opened up to the real past of Paris Hilton, from the kidnapping and being sent off to a reprogramming centre (that's what I call it) and her relationship's with her family. As of now, I have finished the book and find myself having total respect for her.

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Wow... So good

This was so wonderful to hear Paris tell her side of "her" story and not just what the Paparazzi say about her. It certainly gives you an eye-opening side to what Paris went through growing up. For me, I now see her in a whole different light. you will really be surprised and enjoy hearing it from her!

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Honest and thoughtful

I don’t know what I was expecting but it wasn’t this. Paris is honest, clever, and self-aware. Her story was heartbreaking and beguiling all at once. Tired for first place with the best celebrity memoirs with I’m Glad My Mom Died.

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Fascinating life

Fascinating life she’s a tough ,kind ,resilient beautiful woman she’s deserves all the happiness in the world.

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My heart goes out to Paris

for sharing her life experiences. She's a brave and admirable woman. thank you Paris Hilton

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Amazing - not what I expected

Loved this book. Not what I expected at all! The side to Paris we never knew existed

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