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2.76 of 5 stars
This intimate, shocking—and thoroughly unauthorized—portrait of the Hiltons chronicles the family’s amazing odyssey from poverty ... read full description

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Feb 10, 2012
snazzy2008 rated it: 1 of 5 stars
In hindsight, I don't know why I checked this book out at the library. Anywho, this was a take along book for my flight to Vegas. The author came off to me sometimes as seedy and sleezy. It appears he surmised most of his information from the Enquirer, Star magazine or gossip. Pros: You will learn a few things about the history of the Hiltons. Cons: After reading the book, it only confirmed what I thought about Paris Hilton: spoiled rich kid born with a silver spoon in her mouth. I though More...
Aug 05, 2011
Marianne rated it: 1 of 5 stars
I don't know why I read this book. I hoped I get more information about the family and hotel dynasty of the Hilton. The only thing I remember after reading this book or some chapters of the book is that Paris Hilton, Paris mother and Paris grand mother wanted more than anything in the world to marry a rich man. This book sucks :)
Mar 13, 2010
Feistymonkey rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I read this book because I wanted to know how far south a family had to go before they ended up with a Paris Hilton.
Then I realized that I was approaching it from the wrong perspective. Compared to her crazier relatives, there is nothing wrong with Paris Hilton.
Jul 15, 2011
Monique rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Tawdry tale of the biggest media users in generations. Explains some of the dysfunction between the Richards sisters, and some of the shameless promotion done by the entire family.
Aug 16, 2007
Vanessa rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Ok, maybe I'm the only person in my social circle, and family, and town, who does not totally hate Paris Hilton. To me, she's that chick who would always be nice to be when I see her, and if I needed it, she'd give me a ride somewhere if it was on her way. Her geneology is a roller coaster ride of gold-digging women, and playboy bachelors. Having grown up near LA, I have known kids whose parents were so beyond reality in the glamour sense, that these kids had but no option, but to grow up with t More...
Jul 26, 2011
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Jan 15, 2008
Angie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I like biographies, and love to learn more 'behind the scenes' information (I'm my own tabloid). With the Hilton family being so famous these days, it was a fun read to see how it all started. The book is very interesting and gives you quite the insight into the family (all the way back to the original Hilton hotel). It was a pretty quick ready. For those of you who like to gossip about the rich & famous, I would recommend reading this.
Feb 15, 2008
Helen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it! A guilty pleasure to be sure, but also an almost unintentional study of women's roles.
Jun 23, 2011
Brandi rated it: 1 of 5 stars
wasted paper
Feb 11, 2012
Coral marked it as to-read
Jan 29, 2012
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Dec 30, 2011
Krista rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Dec 27, 2011
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Dec 27, 2011
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Dec 11, 2011
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Dec 04, 2011
Joseph rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Dec 02, 2011
Mark rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 18, 2011
Roggy rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Aug 19, 2011
Leonie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 15, 2011
Aaron marked it as to-read
Aug 10, 2011
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Jul 30, 2011
Marlene rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 17, 2011
Karen rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jul 29, 2011
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Jul 24, 2011
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Nov 07, 2011
imakecake rated it: 3 of 5 stars