Paris

The Memoir

By: Paris Hilton

Narrated by: Paris Hilton

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Paris Hilton: As You’ve Never Heard Her Before

***An Instant New York Times Bestseller***

From the woman who is credited for launching what we know as the celebrity focused, “brand” driven, social media obsessed popular culture of today, comes an honest and surprising memoir that reckons with that truth, and shows that there is so much more to Paris Hilton than you might believe.

I was born in New York City on February 17, 1981, three days after Valentine’s Day.

From the time I was a toddler, my brain skipped and flickered with the chemical imbalance of ADHD. Sometimes it was too much.

I’m not bragging or complaining about it, just telling you: This is my brain. It has a lot to do with how this whole book thing is going to play out, because I love run-on sentences—and dashes. And sentence fragments. I’m probably going to jump around a lot while I tell the story.

I came of age during the most turbulent pop culture period ever.

The character I played—part Lucy, part Marilyn—was my steel-plated armor.

People loved her. Or they loved to hate her, which was just as marketable. I leaned into that character, my ticket to financial freedom and a safe place to hide. I made sure I never had a quiet moment to figure out who I was without her. I was afraid of that moment because I didn’t know what I’d find.

I wrote this book in an effort to understand my place in a watershed moment: the technology renaissance, the age of influencers. I also wrote this book so that the world could know who I am today. I focused on key aspects of my life that led to what I am most proud of—how my power was taken away from me and how I took it back, how I built a thriving business, a marriage and a family.

There are so many young women who need to hear this story. I don’t want them to learn from my mistakes; I want them to stop hating themselves for their own mistakes. I want them to laugh and cry and embrace every aspect of who they are with fearlessness and pride. We all have our own brand of intelligence, and, girl, f--k fitting in.

©2023 Paris Hilton (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Better than I expected it to be

This was a really good memoir. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I was never a fan of Paris Hilton. I thought she was just a spoiled, bratty, rich girl and got so sick of hearing her name in the media. I apologize for that, Paris. She's a mature, smart, caring woman now, and her advocacy work is something to be admired. She went through some hell as a teen as many have, but what she endured was, as she says, "beyond." This memoir makes me look at her in a different light now. Definitely recommend.

I'm glad she narrated, because I love when authors narrate their own story, especially when they have such a soothing voice as Paris has.

Heartbreaking & Ultimately Inspiring

I love the candidness of Paris in this book. I appreciate her vulnerability in telling her true story. Not everyone is who they seem to be. I’m in awe of everything she has accomplished. This book is a fascinating look into a life you THINK you know but is much deeper than we ever knew.

I have new respect for Paris

I could not stop listening (reading) this book. I finished it in less than 2 days!
I have a new found respect for Paris. I haven't seen her documentary. After reading this book, I will definitely be watching it.

Definitely wasn't what I expected!

Loved it. Memorable. I actually cried. Paris has been through a lot. She has evolved into such a phenomenal woman from her party girl days. I'm so proud of her and the work she's doing to save other kids from the horror she endured as a teenager. This is a must read! A must listen! I laughed, I cried and I most surprisingly related to her especially when it comes to her relationship with her mother. One of the best memoirs I've listened to. Definitely recommend.

Speechless.

Such a powerful story. Deeply hitting on so many levels. An important read for all of us.

What a story!

So good! Can’t believe all the things she has been through! I would recommend this book

Unexpectedly Good

I heard the reviews and was just not expecting how very good and how very touching and eye opening her story is! Great Job, Paris!!

Loved it, Love you

I really enjoyed the story and the presentation. Wonderful book, would recommend to friends.

Love

I’m so happy Paris was able to find her voice and tell her truth. What an incredible journey she’s been on. Loved the story.

Great read

This is an honest take on her life story unedited. I loved it. She did great on the narration and I feel for her.