I really liked this book. It was interesting and compelling to read, and I appreciated the background on her, to better understand how she came to be so vulnerable as to end up in the mansion.
I felt Crystal was very good at being honest and forthcoming about the details everyone wants to know about without being salacious or coy. It was straightforward in telling some of the sexual side of things, which did not diminish how disturbing and soul-sucking it must have been for her and so so many women over decades.
It's clear she has done the work in the past years to try to get a grip on just how destructive and disgusting Hef and his empire were. That he was a narcissist to boot is also obvious. The detail about the baby oil alone was awful. He just did not care about anyone but himself. Obviously the games he played could only work on very young and vulnerable women. He couldn't pull that stuff with even a slightly older woman who was confident and had a secure life.
I am glad she got out and has been able to learn from the experience. But I find it maddening that Hef escaped unscathed after doing so much damage. He got a long self-indulgent life and never had to face the facts about his disgusting and damaging behavior.
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What. A. Story. I did not want to put it down and I was even sad when it was over, I could have kept reading. Crystal shares a raw, honest, at times heartbreaking story of love, loss, grief, finding herself and her voice. It’s been a long time since I was so moved by a book. The parts outlining the pain of having her worth wrapped up in her appearance, resonated and shook me to core. I finished this book with tears in my eyes and a new perspective on self worth, self love, and overcoming it all. Aside from that, she illustrated the complexity of mansion life and living with Hugh Hefner. There’s a story Crystal tells about the lovebirds kept at the mansion, and if it isn’t a metaphor for life there, the women, how disposable and replaceable to Hef they were- I don’t know what is. My heart broke for Crystal many times throughout this book, but seeing the woman she has become, her self awareness, her honesty, her empathy and vulnerability; you can’t help but root for her, her healing journey and her future success.
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I didn’t buy a used book but I feel that’s what I got. The cover is all scratched up and has marks on it. Hopefully it’s a good read since I paid new prices for it.
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Michelle Lukings
"I once promised to only say good things. But now, I'm finally ready to tell the truth." 👀
Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2024
Michelle Lukings
Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2024
The minute I heard that Crystal Hefner was writing a memoir, I knew I had to read it. For a year, I anxiously awaited its release. And it was definitely worth the wait.
I cannot tell you the last time I read a book within 24 hours (I think it was probably when I was 10 and read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at summer camp) but I truly could not put this book down. It consumed my thoughts and I was deeply absorbed right from the first page.
ONLY GOOD THINGS gives us a look into the mysterious fantasyland of the Playboy mansion and what life was really like living within those gothic stone walls (hint: it's not all glitz and glamour). Crystal Hefner takes us on a behind the scenes tour of the movie nights, the star-studded parties (and what happens after the party is over), and the infamous scrapbook room. She shares the story of her childhood and teenage years, and how she went from being a guest at a Halloween party to becoming a girlfriend, a runaway bride, a wife, and finally... a widow. She also gives us a look at the man behind the curtain, Hugh Hefner. But most importantly, Crystal provides us with a tale of love, loss, grief, and incredible growth.
Crystal, thank you for sharing your story with us so beautifully 💖 It made me feel happy, sad, angry, and just about every other emotion on the spectrum. Thank you for saying not only the good things, but the bad things too. I can't wait to see what you do next ✨
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Definitely a Book that Needs to be Read
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An unexpected surprise for those who expected fluff
Reviewed in Germany on January 25, 2024