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Down the Drain Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Julia Fox (Author, Narrator), Simon & Schuster Audio (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 3,381 ratings

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The hotly anticipated book from “one of the all-time pop-culture greats” (New York magazine) that chronicles her shocking life and unyielding determination to not only survive but achieve her dreams.

Julia Fox is famous for many things: her captivating acting, such as her breakout role in the film Uncut Gems; her trendsetting style, including bleached eyebrows, exaggerated eyeshadow, and cutout dresses; her mastery of social media, where she entertains and educates her millions of followers. But all these share the trait for which she is most famous: unabashedly and unapologetically being herself.

This commitment to authenticity has never been more on display than in Down the Drain. With writing that is both eloquent and accessible, Fox recounts her turbulent path to cultural supremacy: her parents’ volatile relationship that divided her childhood between Italy and New York City and left her largely raising herself; a possessive and abusive drug-dealing boyfriend whose torment continued even from within Rikers Island; her own trips to jail as well as to a psychiatric hospital; her work as a dominatrix that led to a complicated entanglement with a sugar daddy; a heroin habit that led to New Orleans trap houses and that she would kick only after the fatal overdose of her best friend; her own near-lethal overdoses and the deaths of still more friends from drugs and suicide; an emotionally explosive, tabloid-dominating romance with a figure she dubs “The Artist”; a whirlwind, short-lived marriage and her trials as a single parent striving to support her young son. Yet as extraordinary as her story is, its universality is what makes it so powerful. Fox doesn’t just capture her improbable evolution from grade-school outcast to fashion-world icon, she captures her transition from girlhood to womanhood to motherhood. Family and friendship, sex and death, violence and love, money and power, innocence and experience—it’s all here, in raw, remarkable, and riveting detail.

More than a year before the book’s publication, Fox’s description of it as “a masterpiece” in a red carpet interview went viral. As always, she was just being honest. Down the Drain is a true literary achievement, as one-of-a-kind as its author.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 3 minutes
  2. Author
    Julia Fox
  3. Narrator
    Julia Fox
  4. Audible release date
    October 10, 2023
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Audio
  7. ASIN
    B0BY3P2QH9
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 3 minutes
Author Julia Fox
Narrator Julia Fox
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 10, 2023
Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0BY3P2QH9
Best Sellers Rank #2,515 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#29 in Biographies of Women
#45 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies
#48 in Women's Biographies

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Customers find this book to be a captivating memoir with an interesting life filled with many ups and downs. The writing style is well-executed and easy to read, with customers noting they could finish it in one sitting. Moreover, they appreciate the author's authentic voice that resembles her real-life personality, and the book's emotional depth that brings readers to tears. Additionally, the book receives praise for its beauty, with one customer highlighting the author's ability to create pieces and looks.

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54 customers mention "Enjoyment"54 positive0 negative

Customers find the book extremely entertaining and interesting.

"...She describes her life and experiences in a vivid, funny, scary, sexy, and SAD way that hooks you into reading the book and easily finds that you ca..." Read more

"...One of the best books I have read." Read more

"...Well-written and informative. I was unable to put this book down...to the extent that I have a bit of a reading hangover...." Read more

"...The book was, in my opinion, very good. I'll read it again in a few months as I always miss things the 1st time, thanks to my ADHD 🙂..." Read more

45 customers mention "Storytelling"40 positive5 negative

Customers praise the storytelling in this memoir, describing it as a captivating and relatable account of a life filled with many ups and downs.

"...She describes her life and experiences in a vivid, funny, scary, sexy, and SAD way that hooks you into reading the book and easily finds that you ca..." Read more

"...is so vulnerable and refreshing, heart wrenching and at times and eye opening. One of the best books I have read." Read more

"Very interesting. Brave woman to be so open and personal. Thank you for sharing your story." Read more

"...to come later on in her life. I appreciated her speaking so candidly about so much, especially her issues with both of her parents, she had..." Read more

23 customers mention "Writing style"19 positive4 negative

Customers find the book well-written and easy to read, with one customer noting its fast-paced style.

"...Well-written and informative. I was unable to put this book down...to the extent that I have a bit of a reading hangover...." Read more

"...I do think it was entertaining and the writing style fast paced and punchy...." Read more

"...I thinks she’s a good writer, but I had trouble ignoring so many repetitive adjectives and her blatant disregard for the way almost everyone in her..." Read more

"Julia Fox is an incredible writer and shares her story in such a way that makes you fall in love with her...." Read more

18 customers mention "Inspiration"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book inspiring, with one review highlighting its raw yet empowering perspective and another noting how it provides a true heart.

"...This book is so vulnerable and refreshing, heart wrenching and at times and eye opening. One of the best books I have read." Read more

"Very interesting. Brave woman to be so open and personal. Thank you for sharing your story." Read more

"...Her enduring spirit shines light and levity into even the darkest corners of her past...." Read more

"...' serves as a healing touchstone for women, offering a raw yet empowering perspective that many will find both relatable and uplifting." Thanks Julia" Read more

15 customers mention "Authenticity"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the authenticity of the book, describing it as raw and honest.

"...It is certainly a dreadful story of a young life. But, an excellent description of a so called glamorous life. So many young people died...." Read more

"...Julia's incredibly self-aware and authentic, and weeks after reading it her story still lingers in my mind." Read more

"...She’s so raw and real and doesnt hold back and that’s what sets her apart...." Read more

"...Her sense of humor is a little dark, but also witty and honest-just like me!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Voice"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate Julia's voice in the book, noting that she is authentically herself and resembles her real-life voice, with one customer describing her as incredibly powerful.

"...Julia has an incredibly powerful voice that cuts through the chaos of her narrative like a knife...." Read more

"Julia is so authentic & real in this book highlighting questionable parenting from a young age, drug addiction & toxic relationships whether..." Read more

"I love this book. Julia Fox is so real and isn't ashamed or embarrassed by all the issues she has had in life...." Read more

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8 customers mention "Beauty"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's beauty and fashion, with one customer noting its ability to create pieces and looks, while another describes it as a masterpiece.

"She has a lot of cool syories I'm acutally jealous" Read more

"...Not to mention her passion for fashion and the ability to create pieces and looks that are unique and impressive...." Read more

"...Extremely talented with writing, fashion, being a mom, and being truthful about her life! Love her!" Read more

"I love how beautiful, honest, raw and brave Julia was with her life in this book. I felt like I was reading her diary and was completely immersed." Read more

7 customers mention "Emotional content"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with sad moments that bring them to tears, and one customer describes it as heart wrenching.

"...her life and experiences in a vivid, funny, scary, sexy, and SAD way that hooks you into reading the book and easily finds that you can't put it..." Read more

"...This book is so vulnerable and refreshing, heart wrenching and at times and eye opening. One of the best books I have read." Read more

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Down The Drain - Julia Fox
4 out of 5 stars
Down The Drain - Julia Fox
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was sent this book as a free gift otherwise I probably wouldn’t have read it. I don’t know much about Julia’s life growing up or as a celebrity. The most I knew was the stint when she dated Kanye West. * Hearing her story was interesting. The writing &storytelling was SO well done &kept you wanting to know what would happen next. It definitely kept my attention. Even days later I’m still thinking about this book &how well it was written. * I had the book but also listened to the audio &she does the narration. She did a great job with the narration. You could feel her telling her story. * I struggle with people purposefully being mean to others &doing bad things for no reason. Her story had a lot of that. &I mean it was her being mean or doing bad things to others. She wasn’t kind &always wondered why bad things would happen to her. So I struggled getting through it just because it wouldn’t make me feel good reading it. * I give props to anyone who’s willing to put their life out there so vulnerably. I learned a lot about her. She definitely laid it out for everyone. Extremely well too. * If you grew up around drugs &sex work &have followed her career I’m sure you would definitely enjoy this book. I wish her the best in her future self. Themes: * Hollywood * Toxic relationships * Drugs &alcohol use
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  • cheftanya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Julia Fox is the Frida Kahlo of our time and deserves to be recognized for more than her looks
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
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    While Julia Fox is mostly known for dating Kanye West, she is an artist in her own right. I would describe her as a "multimedia" artist. She has done photography, drawings, "art books" along the lines of zines, and last but not least, FASHUN (OMG Fashun TV show, check it out. Im hoping it gets picked up for a 2nd season!!)
    She is a great storyteller and allegedly wrote this book independently without a ghostwriter. She describes her life and experiences in a vivid, funny, scary, sexy, and SAD way that hooks you into reading the book and easily finds that you can't put it down.
    As someone who strives to have a life of character and integrity, I struggle with "supporting" Julia. Like Kanye, I find myself doing my best to separate the artist from the art.
    Before reading this book, I took umbrage with Julia and the way she acts. After reading this book, I have a much better understanding of WHY she would make the life choices she has or said/says the horrible things she says.
    ****Spoilers from here on ******
    She comes from a VERY dysfunctional childhood, her parents did not do a remotely good job at being parents and did not provide for her a life of structure, stability, love and safety. She states several times in the book that she shouldn't be alive after the few times she almost died and that is very much true. Her relationship with men is VERY convoluted due to her beauty. Another thing she cites and recognizes. That if she didn't look like the absolutely gorgeous woman she is on the outside, most of the men in her life that have provided for her and she would not have gotten away with so much. Its sad and insight on how "pretty ppl have problems too" AND she can never be sure that men like her for her.
    I DEF recommend this book and devoured it in about 2 days (I'm ADHD and read rather slow). Im hoping she will write another soon
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Raw, Powerful Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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    Julia Fox takes us down the drain with her. By the end of this book, you will feel chewed up, spit out but also inspired. This book is so vulnerable and refreshing, heart wrenching and at times and eye opening. One of the best books I have read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars She Holds Nothing Back
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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    She's fascinating, frightening, ferocious and frantic. At times I found myself pleading with past versions of the author to stay sober, from the drugs and from men. Well-written and informative. I was unable to put this book down...to the extent that I have a bit of a reading hangover. I appreciate her candor and I'm rooting for her in the next phase of her life.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • dk
    5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    Very interesting. Brave woman to be so open and personal. Thank you for sharing your story.
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  • Tara W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Honest & very good , couldn't put it down.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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    Autobiographies & Biographies are my favorites.
    Starting off with her childhood and the things she experienced at a young age going back & forth from Europe to the US & the feeling of uncertainty & not feeling grounded to a true "home" set the tone for a lot of things to come later on in her life.
    I appreciated her speaking so candidly about so much, especially her issues with both of her parents, she had to grow up too fast, like so many of us. It is a very "loud" book , in that she says what she wants (I mean it's her book after all!) - she was a Dominatrix, and I really liked how she explained the job, some of her clients, and how she learned some interesting things from some of them. Also, Expect some unique workplace issues, and (sometimes comical) situations also..there are some serious lessons about fake friends, drug abuse, abusive partners, & there are many heartwrenching moments.
    There is so much stuffed into this book, I truly enjoyed it.
    *People who haven't read the book who say she's just trying to use a certain artist to get "famous" is ridiculous- she was writing books, acting, doing all kinds of exhibits, etc before that very small part of her life & she definitely didn't need anyone's help ..(I had to add that due to the amount of people online trashing her for using certain celebrities to be famous..I challenge those ppl to read the book.

    The book was, in my opinion, very good. I'll read it again in a few months as I always miss things the 1st time, thanks to my ADHD 🙂
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  • Lucy Dotson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly honest, beautifully told
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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    This book brought me to tears over and over—tears of both joy and sorrow. Julia has an incredibly powerful voice that cuts through the chaos of her narrative like a knife. Her enduring spirit shines light and levity into even the darkest corners of her past. You cannot help but root for her, relate to her, and find yourself in her story.

    I sought this book out because I was voyeuristically curious about my childhood friend turned overnight celebrity. I did not expect it to move me so deeply. Its a story of perseverance, determination, and renewal. It’s layers are as manifold as the city where it takes place.

    If you read this, please know—I am so proud of you, Julia. Back then there was so much I didn’t understand. I’m grateful to be able to revisit those years and beyond through your eyes. Much love from San Francisco.
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  • isabellav
    3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but flat and highly fictionlized
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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    Not knowing much about this author except the meme about her trying to say "uncut gems" I read this book to kill some time. I do think it was entertaining and the writing style fast paced and punchy. That said, I find most of the stories a bit dramatic and unbelievable which made this as a memoir disappointing. I understand the Julia character is about dramatics, lying and cheating and constantly wiggling out of bad situations but I just couldn't believe any of it. I am sure some of it is but the amount of drug overdoses, drunk driving, black outs and beatings by various family members, drug dealers and boyfriends seems unbelievable especially when she makes it all sound sort of fun and "crazy - good". If for some reason it is all true, I hope this woman gets some serious mental health help and rehab.
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  • Invisible noise
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
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    Julia Fox has lived quite the life. I relate to many aspects of her journey especially when some of her actions were fueled by underlying mental health challenges.
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  • Sebastian
    5.0 out of 5 stars raw and real
    Reviewed in Australia on April 14, 2024
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    I love Julia from the memes and stuff. But she is so much more than that. She is dynamic and complex and vulnerable. She has lived many lives and will continue to inspire
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  • Salvador
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinante
    Reviewed in Spain on February 17, 2024
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    No he podido parar de leerlo, increíble. Hacia mucho que no me enganchaba así un libro.
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  • NotTammy
    5.0 out of 5 stars At a loss for words
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 6, 2024
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    The ultimate sex symbol for women. Julia Fox completely devastated me in this book. I liked her style and public persona, but all that seems really small compared to the dimension of the story of her life and who she actually is. Amazing. Finished the book in three days.
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  • Luisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mega
    Reviewed in Germany on March 16, 2025
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    Mega cooles buch
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  • Annika H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
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    I was in a reading slump for a few years, and this book ripped me right out of it! I love that Julia actually wrote the book herself, and her personality shines through in her writing style! It was funny, has really good insight into her past, and was an eye opener for sure. The girls and gays approve! Go Julia!
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