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"A MILLION MEANINGS IN A SINGLE NAME... Heiress. Party girl. Problem child. Selfie taker. Model. Cover girl. Reality star. These are labels that have been attached to Paris Hilton by others. Founder. Entrepreneur. Pop Culture Maker. Innovator. Survivor. Activist. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mom. These are roles Paris Hilton embraces now as a fully realized woman. Paris rose to prominence as an heiress to the Hilton Hotels empire, but cultivated her fame and fortune as the It Girl of the aughts, a time marked by the burgeoning twenty-four-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 humor, 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 and 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 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."

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Paris was the It Girl of the early aughts, her every move dissected and documented on the internet and social media. Now, Paris offers an unflinching and intimate memoir that reveals what it was really like to be in the middle of a changing cultural landscape, beloved and reviled at the same time. -- Barnes&Noble.com

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"Paris Hilton is the world's most recognizable influencer and entrepreneur. Since starring in The Simple Life, Hilton has become the media expert, building a global empire as a DJ, entrepreneur, recording artist, philanthropist, actress, model, and author. In 2001, Variety declared Paris Hilton a ""Billion Dollar Entrepreneur."" In 2006, she created Paris Hilton Entertainment, a multi-billion-dollar company. And in 2021, Paris introduced 11:11 Media, a media content company and platform aimed at creating joy through inspirational, impactful, and thought-provoking entertainment content, products, and experiences with the power of storytelling. Today, her proudest achievement is her continuing impact as an advocate and activist spearheading meaningful legislative changes in the troubled teen industry. Paris Hilton is the world's most recognizable influencer and entrepreneur. Since starring in The Simple Life, Hilton has become the media expert, building a global empire as a DJ, entrepreneur, recording artist, philanthropist, actress, model, and author. In 2001, Variety declared Paris Hilton a ""Billion Dollar Entrepreneur."" In 2006, she created Paris Hilton Entertainment, a multi-billion-dollar company. And in 2021, Paris introduced 11:11 Media, a media content company and platform aimed at creating joy through inspirational, impactful, and thought-provoking entertainment content, products, and experiences with the power of storytelling. Today, her proudest achievement is her continuing impact as an advocate and activist spearheading meaningful legislative changes in the troubled teen industry."

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