The Hiltons
The True Story of an American Dynasty
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Narrated by:
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Robert Petkoff
About this listen
The Hiltons is a sweeping saga of the success - and excess - of an iconic American family. Demanding and enigmatic, patriarch Conrad Hilton's visionary ideas and unyielding will established the model for the modern luxury hotel industry. But outside the boardroom, Conrad struggled with emotional detachment, failed marriages, and conflicted Catholicism. Then there were his children: Playboy Nicky Hilton's tragic alcoholism and marriage to Elizabeth Taylor was the stuff of tabloid legend.
Barron Hilton, on the other hand, deftly handled his father's legacy, carrying the Hilton brand triumphantly into the new millennium. Eric, raised apart from his older brothers, accepted his supporting role in the Hilton dynasty with calm and quiet - a stark contrast to the boys' much younger half-sister Francesca, whose battle for recognition led her into courtrooms and conflict.
The cast of supporting players includes the inimitable Zsa Zsa Gabor, who was married to Conrad briefly and remained a thorn in his side for decades, and a host of other Hollywood and business luminaries with whom the Hiltons crossed paths and swords over the years.
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©2014 J. Randy Taraborrelli (P)2014 Hachette AudioWhat listeners say about The Hiltons
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- Andrew M
- 11-01-2016
An amazing and inspiring story - Highly recommended
I usually only buy self help and pop psychology books. I bought this because I decided to broaden my outlook with some biographies. This was my first and I'm really glad I did. This book has been very motivating and very educational as a business persons biography.
One word of warning to any potential buyers of this book. This is a book about the original Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels and the history of the Hilton Hotels business. It also focuses very heavily on Zsa Zsa Gabor and Conrads two sons Barron and Nicky. If you're expecting any detail about the current generation of Hiltons then forget it, the book really is about Conrad. Zsa Zsa Gabors daughter Francesca gets much, much more coverage as a near central character than does Paris Hilton. Paris and Nicky Hilton are touched on right at the end. Even Elizabeth Taylor gets more coverage than the current Hiltons.
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- Deb K.
- 31-01-2023
Deb in AUS
Loved it!! Wonderful recollection of family challenges, glamour, success, leadership and unity. A story with vivid detail I looked forward to hearing more of each night.
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