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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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The Guest (Paperback)
B. A. Paris
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R415
R351
Discovery Miles 3 510
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Iris and Gabriel have just got home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them.
One of their dearest friends, Laure, is in their house - sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture. She has walked out on her husband - and their good friend - Pierre over his confession of an affair.
Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive. But as Laure's mood becomes more unpredictable, her presence begins to unravel secrets in all their pasts - until things reach breaking point ...
Across the ocean, a magical adventure awaits in The City Beyond the Sea
. . .
Daisy Thistledown and the Five O'Clock Club might have defeated a
terrifying enemy, but their journey to find the missing Botanists is
just beginning. Their only hope: to find the legendary Iffenwild, a
mysterious city hidden beyond the sea and lost to time.
But a strange, wild magic is stirring beneath the waves. It will take
all of Daisy’s courage and determination – and the trust of a new
friend – if she is to discover the truth that haunts Iffenwild, and
save the magical world before it’s too late.
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Greenwild 2
Pari Thomson; Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
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R384
Discovery Miles 3 840
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Daisy Thistledown's epic adventure continues in the stunning sequel
to Greenwild: The World Behind the Door. Daisy and her friends in
the Five O'Clock Club might have defeated a terrifying foe, but
they are no closer to finding the missing Botanists - including
Daisy's own mother. Their search will take them to lands even Daisy
and her Ma never visited, and after a series of unexpected dangers
at sea, they must prepare to discover green magic as they have
never seen it before . . .
***The Million-copy International Bestseller*** 'If you love The
Girl on the Train read Behind Closed Doors' Elle 'Twists our
expectations of the entire psychological thriller genre' Guardian
Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and
wealth, she has charm and elegance. You might not want to like
them, but you do. You'd like to get to know Grace better. But it's
difficult, because you realise Jack and Grace are never apart. Some
might call this true love. Others might ask why Grace never answers
the phone. Or how she can never meet for coffee, even though she
doesn't work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so
slim. And why there are bars on one of the bedroom windows.
Sometimes, the perfect marriage is the perfect lie. PRAISE FOR
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: 'If you love The Girl on the Train read Behind
Closed Doors' Elle 'Twists our expectations of the entire
psychological thriller genre' Guardian 'The tension builds almost
unbearably' Good Housekeeping 'This outstanding debut novel will
leave you breathless' Bella 'This one is 2016's answer to Gone
Girl. 'Nuff said' Women's Health UK 'It took me just an afternoon
to read this book and by the end, my heart was pounding. If you
like fast and frantic stories, you'll love this' The Sun
'Brilliant, chilling, scary and unputdownable' Lesley Pearse,
bestselling author of Without a Trace 'Behind Closed Doors is an
intriguing, sharply gripping debut thriller' Lovereading 'Behind
Closed Doors is both unsettling and addictive, as I raced through
the pages to find out Grace's fate. A chilling thriller that will
keep you reading long into the night' Mary Kubica, bestselling
author of The Good Girl
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