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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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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.

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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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Loved it

Beautifully written (excellent ghost writer) and compelling look at the underbelly of Playboy. Dishy and fun.

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Surprisingly Great

I am surprised at how riveted I was. Personally I never really even paid attention to Crystal, but I heard an interview she did with the “Trust Me” podcast and my interest was piqued. What an awful and tragic story.

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Incredible testimony

Crystals story is such an important one for young girls caught up in finding their value in other people. Particularly, men and the images the media portrays women should or shouldn’t look like. She’s brave in the details she shares and vulnerable in sharing her most painful moments in life. Highly recommend.

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A look at the saga after GND

I came into this book apprehensively because I’m a big fan of H&B. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the book and the maturity and thought put into it. It’s a tragic story with an inspiring end. I’m a big fan of Crystal now as well.

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Shocking, raw, and honest

Thank you for sharing your truth Crystal. It’s very telling of what so many thought was such a seemingly glittering world. Women need to tell the world what it is really like and I think your story will help shed light that not all that glitters is gold and beauty, wealth and fame does not mean happiness. Wishing you peace and true love in your future.

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Great book! Sad to hear Hef was an extremely controlling tyrant. But he had it his way or no way. I’d imagine when he was younger he was probably worse then. Compared to being much older. But still did his way. So sad for all the ladies he mentally and emotionally tore apart.

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Crystal herself.

A stunning revelation of endurance and honesty. Crystal is a riveting writer and the story is beyond words.

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The other side of the story.

I’m sure there might be people that have a negative opinion of this book or of Crystal Heffner in general. However, I thoroughly enjoyed her, taking the time to explain her decisions and help us understand her perspective of what it was like to live at the Playboy mansion. This is quite the incredible story and I’m glad I took the time to listen

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Fantastic until the end of chapter 13

This is a fantastic listen up until the end of chapter 13. Crystal is open and honest and insightful about herself and the situation with Hefner at the mansion all the way until she makes her escape. Then at the end of chapter 13, after having escaped the mansion, she decided after a year to return? Her explanation in the book is missing something. It does not add up or make sense. As a listener she lost me. I felt the deep honesty I had from her in the first 13 chapters just vanished. I don't know if she went back because Hef offered to leave her a certain amount of money in his will? Whatever it was, she wasn't forthcoming. All of a sudden, she goes from being disgusted by this narcissistic man who treated her like less than human who had to beg for her allowance, who felt she needed to escape to get away, decides after a year to go back and then to marry him? She did not love him. I'm not judging her, I'm saying her story does not add up. The whole tone of the book after chapter 13 changes and I just felt like it was insincere.

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what a bizarre world that for decades was seen as the epitome of "having made it."

the story was heartbreaking. watching Crystal evolve was beautiful. truly an unforgettable story. the end.

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