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Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Abandonment
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Abortion, Abandonment
I really enjoyed this. I've never been a Little Hilton per se but I do have this distant intrigue to this socialite, especially since she came out about her horrific experience in those wilderness camps as a child.
I hadn't realised how much trauma she had been through and found her life that was disclosed in her memoir in her own words to be powerful, engaging and full of growth.
The way she loves her animals and the people in her life was so beautiful to read about, but I'm glad she opened up about the difficulties she had in relationships as it brought her into the perspective of being relatable and empathic. So when she's talking about growth and freedom to live her life, despite her own acknowledgement of her privallages, it's stated with a strong sense of relief and happiness.
I thought this was a fantastic insight into Paris' life. I really enjoyed reading this and finished it (mainly via audiobook, where she narrates it herself) over a day and a bit.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic
I was surprised about the situations she's had to navigate, all while holding up the reputation of her family's "brand". That's a challenge many readers cannot understand.
Or, how she went to parties and learned to pose or speak to the public as a child.
Her schooling: it's now common knowledge that the schools she attended were abusive and traumatizing. What a set-up! Charge a hefty amount and convince families of status that this type of schooling was the only way to save their traumatized children. I felt for her parents, who surely meant well in their own way as they ignored her pleas for help. Those betrayals are difficult to forgive.
Despite her traumatic experiences, it sounds like she's found much peace and courage in her advocacy work, and I'm glad she's found her voice. I'm sure it hasn't been easy - status doesn't take away pain.
As a person, I like that Paris lifts up other women and doesn't put anyone down (at least publicly). She's a good-time girl with depth and skill underneath. Paris doesn't ever claim to be anyone other than who she is, and there is no one quite like her. She's good at what she does, and I enjoyed reading her unique story.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault
Minor: Infertility
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Kidnapping, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent
Minor: Cultural appropriation
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Abandonment
I am saddened by her confession of being subjected to horrible abuse—details of which I won't go into because they are really that horrible—instigated by her own parents, and am genuinely hoping that those relationships can be mended for her.
On the other hand, I grew increasingly annoyed by her constant whinging about "work". Every other page is marked by how much she throws herself into her work, how she can't live without the work, how she's always been work-driven, and can't you just see that she's so hardworking? I get it. Work is something that is a constant in everyone's lives and some people find a lot of meaning in it, but being humble is something that means a lot to me, and for better or worse, Paris Hilton ain't it.
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Grief, Alcohol
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Abandonment
That said, her well-documented racist/homophobic statements of the past, which are largely unaddressed aside from the one-liner, "I said some awful things in the past," show she just isn't there yet. I wish she dug in deeper about her decision to defend Trump's vile statements during the 2016 election and throwing other women under the bus. It really undermines her messaging throughout.
Additionally, there were multiple instances when she commented, "Oh, I really loved this comedian/artist until they targeted me. You shouldn't hurt people like that," as if she hadn't been laughing along before.
I think, ultimately, she has shown an immaculate amount of growth and she still has a long way to go to catch up.
Given what I learned during reading it (her remarks), I don't regret spending my sick days reading it. I think it's an excellent story and a good reminder that we can hold multiple truths at the same time. I'm glad someone with her size of following wrote about this absolutely horrific topic, barring their soul. And, ultimately, I want to trust that she will someday dismantle the clear racism that she absorbed from her world (just as I hope all wh1te people will).
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Abortion, Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Incest, Miscarriage, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Cultural appropriation
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Abandonment