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GuRu

Written by: RuPaul
Narrated by: RuPaul,Michelle Visage
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Publisher's Summary

Foreword by Jane Fonda

A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world’s most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than 35 years. GuRu illustrates the concept of building the life you want from the outside in and the inside out.

"You’re born naked, and the rest is drag."

As someone who has deconstructed life’s hilarious facade, RuPaul has broken "the fourth wall" to expand on the concept of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break the shackles of self-imposed limitations, but listener beware, this is a daily practice that requires diligence and touchstones to keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit. Once you’re willing to look beyond the identity that was given to you, a hidden world of possibilities will open its doors.

Throughout the history of humans on this planet, there’ve always been shaman, seers, and mediums who are able to interpret both high and low frequencies and remind humans to look beyond the surface for the truth of who we really are. And who we really are is an extension of the power that created the universe (aka: God in drag). FYI: Most people are not willing to hear or accept that.

That is RuPaul’s secret for success, not only in show business but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines that inhibit most sweet, sensitive souls.

If you think this audiobook is just about "doing drag", you are sorely mistaken because for RuPaul, drag is merely a device to deactivate the identity-based ego and allow space for the unlimited.

Please note: All photos referenced in this audio recording can be found in the hardcover or ebook edition of GuRu, available wherever books are sold. 

©2018 RuCo, Inc. (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

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Needed

A pep talk from your best friend. Insightful and gracious, courageous and glamourous.
Can I get an amen?

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Not what I was hoping for

I was really hoping that this would have been more of a story of RuPaul's life - an autobiography - and how he got to where he is today but there wasn't a whole lot of that. Also, I think this book must have had a lot of photos and captions in the paper version, so a lot of content was lost in the audio book. What was here was lovely, but I was hoping for more.

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Self Whelp \_0_/

Love RuPaul’s work on bringing the art of drag into main stream review, but I didn’t need this book.

If you’re a fan of RuPaul’s radio or podcast work, you won’t need it either.

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GuRu

A study in being kind in a difficult world. Thank you Momma Ru! x o

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Thank you Queen

For all your words: reflective, honest and funny. I adore you. This book isn’t about drag - it’s about how to live a life worth living. <3

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lovely

This was a wonderful book to listen to, told as only RuPaul could tell it. Funny, insightful, inspirational and full of great advice.

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Loved it! Great to Listen to while Running!

This audio book was very motivational. Rupaul has great advice and tips, it’s also great to listen him and hear his personality come through the audio. I would listen to it again! Kept me motivated while running in the Canadian rain just now! Thanks :)

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Y E S HONEY!!!!!

absolutely loved this and it will most definitely be on repeat ♡ Thank you Ru

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gorgeous!!!

amazing story, best of all is hearing it directly from rupaul. his charisma and energy makes you really enjoy the book.

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Game Changer

Concise & eloquent.
This book was worth every minute & every penny.
Grateful this is part of my library now.

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