Choices

To the Hills and Back Again

By: Audrina Patridge

Narrated by: Audrina Patridge

Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

From the star of MTV’s The Hills and The Hills: New Beginnings, a candid and insightful reflection on aughts tabloid fame, the powerlessness and loss of self in toxic situations, and the life-changing power of even our smallest choices.

If you know Audrina Patridge from one of the most successful reality shows ever, MTV’s The Hills, you know that she doesn’t pull punches. For years, she hid the challenges she faced, but now, she’s finally sharing her full story for the first time—and it’s not a neat little story, tied with a bow. This is the unvarnished truth about being young and carefree in Los Angeles, filming The Hills, and getting access to the most exclusive parties, decadent restaurants, and VIP clubs. It’s also the unvarnished truth about darker days, when she lost her confidence, her voice, and even her self-worth as she was pushed to the brink of losing almost everything.

Audrina’s baring it all: the nearly soul-crushing struggles, the beauty of finally reclaiming her power, and the incredible experiences and behind-the-scenes details of The Hills. This is the story of an eighteen-year-old girl who took a chance and had the experience of a lifetime on a reality TV phenomenon that made her a household name and tabloid regular. But it’s also the story of a thirty-six-year-old woman and mother who regained her voice after years in a series of unfulfilling and even toxic relationships. Deeply insightful and wonderfully entertaining, Choices is a story of redemption, renewed strength, and reckoning with the choices we make.

©2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster Audio

So courageous to share your story! Loved!

I really appreciated her take on her life journey. It takes a lot of courage to share your perspective at the mercy of everyone’s opinions of you. Thank you. It was very inspiring!

Painful to listen

I was so disappointed in the book and it was so painful to even finish. I tried to return the book after the 2nd chapter.

love it

I can't say enough good about this book. I'm going thru a marriage exactly like this one with a narcissist so this has helped me a lot. Helps to know there's people like u going thru it and there is hope.

Really wanted to like it but disappointing

I admire her willingness to share the pain she went through in her abusive marriage, but other than that, this was such a snooze. And her monotone reading made it even worse. It sounded like she was forced to read a random novel off the shelf rather that telling her own life story. She regurgitated the same inspirational blurbs over and over again to make herself seem empowered, but it comes off as basic and boring, and sounds she doesn’t even believe herself. I was a fan but this just didn’t do it for me. Almost fell asleep a few times.

Would recommend over and over

To be honest… I went into this with very low expectations. I loved The Hills and Audrina was never my favorite character. That being said… I was in such a toxic marriage as well, and hearing her whole story especially with her daughter, I commend her a million times over for writing this. I would always recommend this book. I read previous poor reviews from people who read the hard copy of it, and I can see how maybe reading it, it wasn’t excellently written. However hearing her read it really was awesome.

❤️

Thank you for sharing your heart Audrina and being genuine with your audience. Being a super fan of the show it was nice to have an inside peek of what goes on and the feelings behind it. Audrina displays extreme vulnerability and it was a very addicting read ☺️

Strong beautiful story✨

I love that she recorded her on voice. She covered a lot in the book and remained so classy and genuine while doing it.

So good! Could not stop listening!

This book was such a good distraction for all the daily stresses in my life. It made me laugh, cry, and get excited for the stories to unfold. Well done!

Pretty good book

I liked this book and I liked that the author read it but it was an okay book.

Wow!!!

So engaging and inspiring I listed to the entire book in one day! I haven’t done that since I was a child, lol. I also love that it is narrated by the author. I am really thankful for this purchase and story.

Great to get to know Audrina more!

I loved hearing all of the behind the scenes on The Hills and it was good to get to know Audrina more

Compelling listen

I have always liked Audrina she’s a remarkable woman strong and determined. Really enjoyed this book it’s a little of the hills and a lot about relationships. As someone who survived a toxic relationship aswell it was great to hear Audrina speak about her experience. It made me feel less alone and to know when someone treats you badly it’s not about you but them. I really felt this part of the book was dealt with very well I applaud her for knowing her worth and escaping the toxic cycle it took me 10 years to escape and it’s never too late. Audrina is so open and it’s refreshing, I am sure this book will help so many people. Thank you for your gracious and honest words.

So inspirational, brilliant read!!

Well done Audrina! always been a fan and just loved your words of real raw stories. I know I have taken away good lessons for my own live.

Love Audrina

I just love her, she gives a frank account of her life and there is more to it than we have seen on screen!