Former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison to Visit La Grange

Holly Madison, Hugh Hefner’s former top girlfriend and the star of realty show “The Girls Next Door,” will visit La Grange in August to present her new book.

Madison will sign copies of ”Down the Rabbit Hole” at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Anderson’s Bookshop in La Grange, 26 South La Grange Road, 708-582-6353.

Priority numbers to hold a place in the booksigning line are available with the purchase of the new book from Anderson’s. Contact the Naperville store for more details at 630-355-2665 or go to andersonsbookshop.com.

About the Book: The shocking, never-before-told story of the bizarre world inside the legendary Playboy Mansion—and, finally, the secret truth about the man who holds the key—from one of the few people who truly knows: Hef’s former No. 1 girlfriend and star of “The Girls Next Door.”

A spontaneous decision at age 21 transformed small-town Oregon girl Holly Sue Cullen into Holly Madison. But like Alice’s journey into Wonderland, after Holly plunged down the rabbit hole, what seemed like a fairytale life inside the Playboy Mansion — including A-list celebrity parties and her own No. 1-rated television show for four years — quickly devolved into an oppressive routine of strict rules, manipulation and battles with ambitious, backstabbing bunnies. Life inside the notorious Mansion wasn’t a dream at all, and it quickly became her nightmare. After losing her identity, her sense of self-worth and her hope for the future, Holly found herself sitting alone in a bathtub contemplating suicide.

But instead of ending her life, Holly chose to take charge of it.

In this shockingly candid and surprisingly moving memoir, this thoughtful and introspective woman opens up about life inside the Mansion, the drugs, the sex, the abuse, the infamous parties and her real behind-the-scenes life with Bridget, Kendra and, of course, Mr. Playboy himself.

With great courage, Holly shares the details of her subsequent troubled relationship, landing her own successful television series and the hard work of healing, including her turn on “Dancing with the Stars.” A cautionary tale and a celebration of personal empowerment, “Down the Rabbit Hole” reminds us of the importance of fighting for our dreams and finding the life we deserve.

More About the Author: Holly Madison spent five seasons on the No. 1 rated E! hit reality show “The Girls Next Door” before landing the leading role in the Las Vegas strip’s smash hit, “Peepshow.” She also starred in two seasons of her own hit E! series “Holly’s World.” Madison divides her time between Las Vegas and Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.

Holly Madison’s upcoming visit is part of Anderson’s Bookshops’ calendar of special author events. Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. A second location is also open in downtown Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street 630-963-2665. A gift shop, Anderson’s Two-Doors East, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened in the fall of 2009. A new bookshop location opens in the heart of La Grange on August 1. Key to Anderson’s success has been special author events, like the August 2 program with Holly Madison.

Image, book information and author information courtesy of Anderson’s Bookshop.