A fascinating, moving and at times shocking portrait of a person who, at 42, has now been famous for being famous for most of her life. This reflects very well on the person who wrote it, who clearly wasn’t her ... Are we really to believe that Hilton would describe her mother sending her a takeaway on a private jet as 'a vivid demonstration of both the love of privilege and the privilege of love'? ... The thing is, we have heard this woman talk. Quite a lot, in fact ... Time and again, we see her assuming herself to be the cultural equal of the biggest pop stars, actors and even historical events of her era, and it’s never clear that she’s in on the joke ... And yet; and yet. At the heart of this book there is a truly disturbing tale about a horrible childhood ... The triumph of Paris Hilton is that despite all of this hate, or perhaps because of it, she succeeded in becoming the Marilyn Monroe-style icon she always wanted to be ... Her tragedy, though, is how little she truly seems to understand any of it.
She’s become an advocate for reform in the 'troubled teen' industry, testifying before Congress about her experience ... Now embracing her ADHD as her 'superpower,' these days Hilton focuses on being a mogul with a perfume and jewelry line and other ventures, with a legion of fans she calls her 'Little Hiltons.'
As vapid and vaporous as the fragrances Hilton sells; all the same, archaeologists may one day consult it in the hope of understanding how and why our species underwent a final mutation into something glossily post-human. The antics of this entitled flibbertigibbet expose the absurdity of a culture in which the self only exists if it is validated by a selfie, membership of society depends on the mirage of social media and the reality in which we were all once anchored has been replaced by a flimsy virtual replica ... High-pitched ... Yes, it’s her world and after reading her book I just wish I could move off-planet.
Revealing ... Those unimpressed by the author’s occasional solipsism are likely to appreciate her advocacy for survivors of cultish care centers. Affecting and triumphant, this is a must-read for Little Hiltons.
A memoir with surprising depth and purpose ... Hilton, with the assistance of a ghostwriter, presents a tender and triumphant account of her life so far. The author is furiously candid about multiple instances of sexual abuse she suffered as an adolescent ... Perhaps the most impressive thing about this memoir is the gracious and compassionate eye with which Hilton views her past. Unlike many other similar stories, there is no tone of self-pity or martyrdom ... Delivering a master class in owning your story, Hilton shows how to live with purpose, compassion, and beauty.
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