Paris

The Memoir

By: Paris Hilton

Narrated by: Paris Hilton

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Didn’t think I’d love this as much as I did

Being 36 years old, I grew up alongside Paris Hilton, always fascinated by her presence in the gossip columns. However, I was unaware of her incredibly tragic past, which many women can sadly relate to, particularly regarding gender-based violence. Paris's strength is admirable. While she occasionally touches on the lighter aspects of her glamorous life, the book predominantly delves into darker territory, shedding light on her struggles within the 'troubled teen industry' and the harrowing experiences, abuse and torture she endured at multiple boarding schools. Excellent read!