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  • The Memoir
  • By: Paris Hilton
  • Narrated by: Paris Hilton
  • Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (161 ratings)

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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

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Articulate, intelligent and raw

This was so eye opening and so very sad. I am so proud of Paris for sharing her story. She is a woman I have admired my entire life and I do even more now.

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Lessons from life in the fast lane.

Paris grew up differently from most. Privileged, pretty, personable, and something of a handful, ADHD, an adventurous and rebellious nature, untapped intelligence and gregariousness, along with some personal insecurities made her life’s journey one well worth writing a book about. I’ve listened to it 3 times and abandoned any blonde stereotypes to respect her as a kind, savvy woman. Past situations in her later teens were quite scary and she showed great mental strength and ingenuity to get through those times. I’m glad she has a new path these days with an understanding and loving husband, a beautiful son and businesses to run. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself Paris.

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A testament of strength

The performance is engaging and her story is incredible. Being the same age and having her time stamp situations throughout her memoir, really had me reflecting on where I was at the time and feeling so much compassion for her and what she endured. Every bit of her success is a true testament to her strength and resilience. Love her even more now!

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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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Wow what a listen!

Wow! 10/10 must listen. Well done Paris, what a life you've lived this far.

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SHAME

I feel shame that I lived my life while others were suffering. I have been through my own abuse but there is no measure on any different peoples trauma. this is a prime example that abuse happens in any walk of life. The bravery of Paris telling her story is remarkable, it will stay with me and I'll happily carry the learnings. I wish I could stand beside her and tell her what a difference she is making, I wish I could hug her and take some of those nightmares. no matter how much money people make or how much they don't have, these things contribute nothing towards healing from trauma. Paris, thank you.

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Mind Blowing

Such a different side of this strong woman. Hard to imagine anyone could endure what she has and certainly not something you expect for someone born to privilege.

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amazing!!

So proud of Paris. I always loved her and hated that everyone always bagged her. I could tell she had seen and been through some shit. why do we always judge girls? especially other girls....anyway getting my ADHD diagnosis helped me know who I was finally. I'm glad she is doing so well. so much love Paris 💖 going to watch the Simple life now 😊🫡🫶

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Conflicted

I enjoyed listening to Paris’ story. Her candid details of her life and the abuse she suffered were captivating, enthralling and well articulated.
Other parts I found a bit fake and vapid, such as too much name dropping of other celebrities.

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This book mind blowing in so many ways!

Brave, beautiful, harrowing, powerful,, deprave, empowering, reflective, graceful . Thank you Paris for allowing us into your truth. Exquisitely written memoir and new found respect for, Paris an everything she has been through. Queen keep going!!

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  • 07-12-2023

Brave and Important

It must have taken a lot of courage to write down what make up some of the worst chapters of her life, and yet she does so with objectivity and honesty. Her narration is great and makes for a more authentic biography. It’s a stark reminder that we mostly believe what we are told to by the media, and that things and people are usually not at all what they seem. And far more multifaceted.

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  • Ovayo
  • 05-11-2023

Honestly Brilliant

This is not what i expected when i picked up this book. She reads it perfectly and carries it out so well. Love the recurring themes and the opening lesson on ADHD. Honestly had no idea.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 22-04-2023

Incredibly Honest & Intelligent Insight

Wow - #LovedIt! This book shows how incredibly strong and intelligent Paris Hilton is and to hear it in her own words too. Thanks for being so vulnerable Paris x

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  • Helena
  • 12-04-2023

a great listen

appreciated going back in time with Paris to learn more about her life and what brought her here. she's smart, funny and has a strong EQ.
WORTH A READ!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 27-06-2023

Not for me

To me it reads like a typical life of a spoiled rich girl. There are some details of things she had to go through as a teen but there’s little of substance to me.
A lot of things seemed far removed from objective reality. She speaks of her reality tv show as if it was almost revolutionary - it has an IMDb score of 4.1. Didn’t fact check other things but it’s like listening to someone who thinks they are super smart and talented, but in reality everything they achieved is because of their family/background/wealth.

Got this because of reviews, but it really makes me think those are not genuine. Or maybe I’m just really not the target audience.

Much of the book is also written using vocabulary of a party girl, so it was really an effort to get to the end.

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  • Melissa Rudd
  • 20-04-2023

Fantastic!

I thought I knew about Paris Hilton, I knew nothing except the tabloid headlines. Paris tells her story brilliantly, leaving you captivated and entertained while also feeling a huge amount of anger and upset about what went on in her teens.
You won’t regret listening to this memoir - although it seems as though the audio editor forgot to listen to the last hour or so, I thought my phone was glitching at the amount of repeated words and sentences that weren’t cut out! But don’t let that put you off. Superb!

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  • Jana Klekar
  • 17-03-2023

Amazing, inspiring, a star

Worth to have it narrated by Paris. One of the best books, inspirational, encouraging

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  • Julie
  • 07-12-2023

The honesty of her story

I loved this book. Really. Paris is honest, kind and an amazing person. I think I just became a fan!

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  • Lisa J
  • 06-12-2023

Love Paris ❤️

This was a story that I didn't know the details of. What resounding strength of character Paris has. A moving story. Harrowing and uplifting. I wish her every happiness with her family and life.

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  • Jamie Proctor
  • 21-11-2023

Yaasss Queen!

What an unexpected honest treat… laughing and crying all the way. I can’t believe the sunshine you exude after being treated like s&*t. I also love the secret and use it in my life… it’s why I started ‘Light and Love at Home’ my wee candle business! Keep sliving the house down Paris xoxo

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  • Anonymous User
  • 08-11-2023

10/10

enjoyed it, paris did a amazing job.
it's an eye opening story but also one of personal growth

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  • Liz
  • 26-10-2023

Loved

Honest, frank, surprising, authentic and insightful. Bought as a travel companion and greatly enjoyed. I recommend.

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  • Mary Ball
  • 22-10-2023

Surprisingly good

Really engaging and heart felt story. I haven’t any idea about who Paris really was or what she’d been through. While new level of respect

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  • Julia St
  • 07-10-2023

not another influencer

her story is incredible and inspiring and even if you don't like her, you can admire her strength, intelligence and resolve

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