The House of Hidden Meanings: The surprising, revealing and poignant memoir from

Description: The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing and personal work to date-a brutally honest, surprisingly poignant, and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance. A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, The House of Hidden Meanings is a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the road to global fame and changing the way the world thinks about drag. Central to RuPauls success has been his chameleonic adaptability. From drag icon to powerhouse producer of one of the worlds largest television franchises, RuPauls ever-shifting nature has always been part of his brand as both supermodel and supermogul.Yet that adaptability has made him enigmatic to the public. In this memoir, his most intimate and detailed book yet, RuPaul makes himself truly known.Stripping away all artifice, RuPaul recounts the story of his life with breathtaking clarity and tenderness, bringing his signature wisdom and wit to his own biography. From his early years growing up as a queer Black kid in San Diego navigating complex relationships with his absent father and temperamental mother, to forging an identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, to finding enduring love with his husband Georges LeBar and self-acceptance in sobriety, RuPaul excavates his own biography, uncovering new truths and insights in his personal history.Here in RuPauls singular and extraordinary story is a manual for living-a personal philosophy that testifies to the value of chosen family, the importance of harnessing what makes you different, and the transformational power of facing yourself fearlessly.If were all born naked and the rest is drag, then this is RuPaul totally out of drag. This is RuPaul stripped bare.PRAISEMama Ru has already given us all so much, so youd think you have the whole picture. You dont. This memoir is a gift. A vivid masterclass in resilience, glamour, and the pursuit of authenticity. Rhys Nicholson FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography RuPaul Charles is a Tony Award-winner and the 12-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning executive producer of one of the worlds largest television franchises, RuPauls Drag Race. He holds the Guinness World Records title for most Emmy wins for Outstanding Host of Reality/Competition Program, and most Emmy awards of any Black artist in history.A San Diego native, RuPaul became a popular fixture on the New York City nightclub scene and achieved international fame with the song "Supermodel (You Better Work)" from his 1993 debut album. He has written and recorded 18 studio albums to date.RuPaul gained notoriety as a captivating and influential figure known for breaking down barriers and promoting self-expression and acceptance. In 1995, he became the first face of MAC Cosmetics, raising millions for the MAC AIDS Fund and becoming the first man to land a major cosmetics campaign. The next year, he landed a TV talk show on VH1. In 2017, RuPaul was named one of the TIME 100 list of the worlds most influential people.RuPaul has appeared in over 50 films and television shows both in and out of drag. As an author, he has published three books: GuRu (Harper Collins, 2018), Workin It! RuPauls Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (Harper Collins, 2010), and Lettin It All Hang Out (Hyperion Books, 1995). Details ISBN1460763122 Author RuPaul Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781460763124 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-03-06 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Place of Publication New South Wales Country of Publication Australia Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-03-05 Subtitle The surprising, revealing and poignant memoir from a pop culture icon and bestselling author for readers who loved THE WOMAN IN ME, LOVE PAMELA and PAGEBOY Pages 256 AU Release Date 2024-03-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158714083;

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