Paris: The Memoir

· HarperAudio · Narrated by Paris Hilton
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***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. This extended edition includes a bonus chapter detailing her motherhood journey.

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, fuck fitting in.

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4.7
47 reviews
Just Me!
29 April 2023
I know people are going to be shocked when I say this BUT I COULD NOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS BOOK. I know the world see's Paris as a spoiled brat because of what is showing us on TV. But this book made Paris into a real human being who who has been let down by the people that are not supposed to let you down. Whose trust was broken continuously. She chose to forgive and move forward in life. This goes back to the saying you can't judge a book by its cover.
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Sarah Meskunas
22 January 2024
This was such an amazing story. I feel like my life has changed. My world perception has definitely shifted. Highly recommend anyone and everyone read this book.
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Guillermo Lopez
03 April 2023
I bought this book because I thought it would be fun. I was genuinely shocked from the content because I had no idea how awful the teen correctional facilities could be. it doesn't matter about status or money, no one should have to go through that and it saddens me to hear that places still exist. I am now obsessed with Paris!! The way she talks and presents herself is everything. she's a woman of her time and you can tell in her dialect but her content is pure and whole hearted. I feel like I gained internal confidence from listening to this book and for that I thank you Paris. I know it must have been so difficult to get to this point and I'm so proud that you shared your story with the world.
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About the author

Paris Hilton is the world’s most recognizable influencer, defining and dominating pop culture for over two decades. She has built a multibillion-dollar global empire as an entrepreneur, tech pioneer, DJ, recording artist, and philanthropist. In 2021, Paris launched 11:11 Media, a next-gen company at the center of pop culture– connecting content, commerce, and community. Her proudest achievement is her continuing impact as an advocate and activist dedicated to empowering and elevating young women and girls, including spearheading meaningful legislative changes in the troubled-teen industry. She lives with her husband and son in Los Angeles.

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