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  • Written by: Karamo Brown
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
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Karamo

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Publisher's Summary

An insightful, candid, and inspiring memoir from Karamo Brown - Queer Eye’s beloved culture expert - as he shares his story for the first time, exploring how the challenges in his own life have allowed him to forever transform the lives of those in need.

When Karamo Brown first auditioned for the casting directors of Netflix’s Queer Eye, he knew he wouldn’t win the role of culture expert by discussing art and theater. Instead, he decided to redefine what “culture” could - and should - mean for the show. He took a risk and declared, “I am culture.”

Karamo believes that culture is so much more than art museums and the ballet - it’s how people feel about themselves and others, how they relate to the world around them, and how their shared labels, burdens, and experiences affect their daily lives in ways both subtle and profound. Seen through this lens, Karamo is culture: His family is Jamaican and Cuban; he was raised in the South in predominantly white neighborhoods and attended an HBCU (historically black college/university); he was trained as a social worker and psychotherapist; he overcame personal issues of colorism, physical and emotional abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, and public infamy; he is a proud and dedicated gay single father of two boys, one biological and one adopted. It is by discussing deep subjects like these, he feels, that the makeovers on the show can attain their full, lasting meaning. Styling your hair and getting new clothes and furniture are important, but it’s imperative that you figure out why you haven’t done so in 20 years so you can truly change your life.

In this eye-opening and moving memoir, Karamo reflects on his lifelong education. It comprises every adversity he has overcome, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way. It is only by exploring our difficulties and having the hard conversations - with ourselves and one another - that we are able to adjust our mind-sets, heal emotionally, and move forward to live our best lives.

Karamo shows us the way.

©2019 Karamo Brown (P)2019 Simon & Schuster

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thank you for being so open

Karamo is extremely vulnerable and works through a life full of challenges in this book. I appreciate his honest and candor on the topics.

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Karamo is Empathy, Passion, Strength and Drive

Love it! I think that books like this are even better when they are read by the author because you can feel the author's Passion and hear the purpose in their writing.

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Loved Karamo!

Loved his truth, passion, dedication to the people in his life and his own goals. Sharing his overcoming obstacles and continuing on his journey was heartening and inspiring.

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Loved Everything about this choice

This is just a beautiful story of perseverance and spreading kindness. This young man is a inspiring example to us all. He takes us on a journey of all his trials and triumphs in a compelling way. I could barely stop listening. I highly recommend this book.

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Karamo is the man!

I love Karamo’s talk show so I had to get this book! I learned so much about him and his life which definitely is fit for a memoir. It was a great listen and I thoroughly enjoyed it :)

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An Amazing Human Being

Listening to Karamo's story - written and read by him - was an unforgettable experience. I have taken more away from this than words can describe. An excellent account of an incredible journey, divided neatly into easy to follow and relevant sections. Highly recommended!! ☆☆☆☆☆

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good insight into Karamo

as a fan of Queer Eye I really enjoyed listening to Karamo's backstory. it was read well and entertaining. The story did jump around quite a bit but it was broken into themes and easy to follow.

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Always enjoy hearing the author

thanks Karamo for sharing your journey it is lovely to know more about your heart.

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Amazing, honest and entertaining

Loved hearing Karamo's story. His honest and open view of his life and what has made him who he is was refreshing and entertaining. Highly recommend if you are a fan!

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Loved it.

You can’t make me pick my favourite Fab Five member. This book has not done anything to change that. However Karamo Brown’s story is amazing it made me laugh and cry. Any story that can do that deserves a ten in my books.

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