The Hiltons: A Family Dynasty by J Randy Taraborelli
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really liked this book! Like most people, I know of the Hiltons of today. But I was so intrigued with the history of the family.
The book chronicles Conrad Hilton’s rise in the hotel industry. I love knowing that he wasn’t “to the manner born” and worked hard to achieve his success. Twice, as he lost almost everything during the Great Depression.
I was especially interested in the hotel properties he acquired long ago that are still held and could feel his excitement about buying one he had his eye on.
It was interesting to read about his children’s lives. I didn’t know that they were involved with so many movie stars!
This was a terrific book. It drew me right in and I couldn’t put it down. Two thumbs up for The Hiltons! 🙂