Jennifer Saginor (Books)

Jennifer Saginor Books

While the surrealism of the Playboy Mansion and glitz of Hollywood provide a compelling hook, the heart of the story explores the complex, confused, and painful dynamics of family relationships from a child's point of view. The narrative masterfully captures the fragility and vulnerability of childhood within an unusually glamorous setting. Her work offers a profound look at how formative early experiences and family bonds shape us. It delves into the intricate emotional landscapes of familial connection.

Playground: A Childhood Lost Inside the Playboy Mansion

277 pages
10 hours of reading

3.5(2239)Add rating

You are six years old. Every day after school your father takes you to a sprawling castle filled with exotic animals, bowls of candy, and half-naked women catering to your every need.You have your own room. You have new friends. You have an uncle Hef who's always there for you.Welcome to the world of Playground, the true story of a young girl who grew up inside the Playboy Mansion. By the time she was fourteen, she'd done countless drugs, had a secret affair with Hef's girlfriend, and was already losing her grip on reality. Schoolwork, family, and "ordinary people" had no meaning behind the iron gates of the Mansion, where celebrities frolicked, pool parties abounded, and her own father Hugh Hefner's personal physician and best friend, the man nicknamed "Dr. Feel Good" typically held court.Every day was a party, every night was an adventure, and through it all was a young girl falling faster and faster down the rabbit hole trying desperately hard not to get lost.