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Only Say Good Things

Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself

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Only Say Good Things

By: Crystal Hefner
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN APPLE BOOKS STAFF PICK AND AUDIBLE EDITORS SELECTONE OF PEOPLE'S BEST CELEBRITY MEMOIRS OF 2024 NAMED A BEST BOOK TO READ THIS JANUARY BY THE GLOSS

From a former Playboy Playmate, an unflinching look at the objectification and misogyny of the Playboy mansion, a woman’s stolen young adulthood, and her journey to self-acceptance–plus a rare look inside Hugh Hefner’s final days.

Crystal Harris’ life changed forever when she was just twenty-one and attended a party at the notorious Playboy mansion. Picked out of the crowd by Hugh Hefner, Crystal Harris became one of his infamous “girlfriends,” attending glamorous Hollywood parties and traveling the world. But being Hef’s number one girlfriend came at the cost of Crystal’s identity outside her role in the Playboy universe, and she grew increasingly restless to understand who she truly was away from what she saw as Playboy’s toxic culture. Hef controlled his girlfriends with strict rules regarding everything from their hair and makeup to their curfews, forcing them to compete with one another as part of a highly hierarchal system.

Only Say Good Things provides a fascinating look behind the scenes at a powerful cultural icon and brand, and an empowering perspective on hard-won lessons about who we allow to determine our value.

©2024 Crystal Hefner (P)2024 Grand Central Publishing
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“[Crystal] didn’t hold back — even when it came to describing her first night in the mansion — complete with three other women, pornographic videos, baby oil, and no condoms in sight — and has no regrets about spilling the X-rated details.” —New York Post

"[Hefner's] frank memoir scratches some of the glitter off Playboy’s notorious legacy of sexual freedom, luxury, and excess. An illuminating tell-all."—Kirkus Reviews

"[A] juicy debut memoir. . . This tell-all is surprisingly empowering."—Publishers Weekly

Editorial Review

A compulsive memoir elevated by performance
I listen to memoirs for one of two reasons: to hear stories similar to my own, and to hear about lives so different from my own. I’m not sure what exactly made me pick up Crystal Hefner’s memoir—I’d never been particularly interested in the mystique of Playboy and its patriarch, the late Hugh Hefner—but I’m sure this time it was the latter. Before the narrative even ventured into any of the shocking, salacious details of her time at the infamous Playboy Mansion, I was impressed by Crystal’s performance. There’s a real warmth and vulnerability to her voice, amplified in those moments she breaks into a self-deprecating chuckle as she recounts her misguided exploits or audibly chokes up recounting the heartache she experienced. Before I knew it, I had listened to the whole thing, and it had turned out to be not only a fascinating (often horrifying) glimpse into a life few could imagine—I certainly never had!—but an earnest personal reckoning. Only Say Good Things is a great example of a memoir that’s meant to be heard. —Sam D., Audible Editor

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This is a story that needed to be told. For all the young girls, who aspire to attain an unhealthy, unrealistic body image, aspiring to be an object of male attention. For all the boys who aspire to attain this level of Playboy. It’s speaks to all the emptiness, loneliness and sadness underneath superficial levels of happiness. Keep healing Crystal and keep telling your story!

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Both heartbreaking and heart warming!!!

Beautiful job, Crystal. I so thoroughly enjoyed your bold honesty and sincere account of your first chapters of life. You are undoubtably lovable, charming, and you can really feel the your strength grow through your story and even as you told it. Your papa would be so proud.

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Wow!! Beautiful story of finding yourself.

Wonderful book on learning to find and love who you are & who you are meant to be!

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Surprised by how much I empathize

I don’t know what I was expecting, but this exceeded it. It was poignantly written. I recommend for anyone who has struggled with finding a sense of identity in a misogynistic environment.

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Moving and inspiring

Beautifully written and truly inspirational. Finding your inner light and allowing it to shine is my hope for everyone. I’m so happy you are finding yours.

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honesty

very personal and heartfelt. touching in its revelations. all women can relate on some level. highly recommend

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Great Story I side the Mansion

Great story on what it was like on the inside by Crystal. Hef and the mansion always had my interest.

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Loved it!

I finished it in less than 24 hours. Great hearing Crystal story. I am so glad she was the one reading it.

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Her truth

Enjoyed her life story and her journey from a young age and how the Playboy image affected her.

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Definitely better than I expected but I expected more tea

I am pleasantly surprised by how she came across but I was definitely expecting more as far as the story goes. And sorry to say that, but less of her personal story.. more of the mansion tea.

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