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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Binge-listened to the audiobook. He’s just as lovable as you think he is... and more complicated than you know. A good read.
I really enjoy JVN - I've been a fan since Gay of Thrones and love Queer Eye. This was a really personal story that he shared about his upbringing and struggles and I thought it was very raw and real. I listened to the audiobook version and I really liked that Jonathan read it himself - he's so fun to listen to and it's much more personal when the author reads it!
I love JVN, and this book is written exactly in his voice. If you like Queen JVN, you’ll like the book.
If you are looking for a traditional, stuffy autobiography with proper paragraphs and linear reminiscence, then this isn't the book for you.
But honestly, who would actually *want* that from a JVN autobiography?
This autobiography is basically like a one-sided conversation that you could easily have with a friend on your couch, in the salon, or with a total stranger on a long flight.
JVN tells their story in their trademark authentic and forgiving way, and I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a story about resilience and finding self-love.
But honestly, who would actually *want* that from a JVN autobiography?
This autobiography is basically like a one-sided conversation that you could easily have with a friend on your couch, in the salon, or with a total stranger on a long flight.
JVN tells their story in their trademark authentic and forgiving way, and I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a story about resilience and finding self-love.
Most people who know me know I am OBSESSED with JVN. I just adore him. One of the happier experiences I've had in the past few years is seeing him perform stand up in Orlando. I was so happy to get to know him further in reading this book.
I got the audiobook with this, because I have trouble with non-fiction. I hardly ever finish reading a non-fiction book. I am about to teach a non-fiction driven course, so I better buck up. Anyway, JVN reads it, of course. I am not sure the level of interest I'd have in this if I didn't love JVN so much, but this is a must-read for any of his fans.
I saw some complaints about his report on Bill Clinton being inserted into the book - I had no issues with this, and in fact, it made me laugh out loud. I do feel it could have used a heavier hand in the editing - he tends to jump around and the timeline gets murky. Also I had to go back and reread some pieces because he doesn't fully detail his various incidences of trauma, and so when he mentions them later, I was unsure what details I needed to remember about these moments. The tone is a little hard to read at times - the sarcasm doesn't always come through 100%. Still, he told his story because more LGBTQ+ stories need to be told, and I love how his persona of fun-loving JVN that drops super intelligent knowledge-bombs comes through in this book.
He asks in the book, would you still love me if you knew the real me? Absolutely yes. I love him even more.
I got the audiobook with this, because I have trouble with non-fiction. I hardly ever finish reading a non-fiction book. I am about to teach a non-fiction driven course, so I better buck up. Anyway, JVN reads it, of course. I am not sure the level of interest I'd have in this if I didn't love JVN so much, but this is a must-read for any of his fans.
I saw some complaints about his report on Bill Clinton being inserted into the book - I had no issues with this, and in fact, it made me laugh out loud. I do feel it could have used a heavier hand in the editing - he tends to jump around and the timeline gets murky. Also I had to go back and reread some pieces because he doesn't fully detail his various incidences of trauma, and so when he mentions them later, I was unsure what details I needed to remember about these moments. The tone is a little hard to read at times - the sarcasm doesn't always come through 100%. Still, he told his story because more LGBTQ+ stories need to be told, and I love how his persona of fun-loving JVN that drops super intelligent knowledge-bombs comes through in this book.
He asks in the book, would you still love me if you knew the real me? Absolutely yes. I love him even more.
Great audiobook. Very JVN. Real and raw while not putting you in a deep sadness.
I recommend the audiobook of this! I felt like JVN’s inflection and reaction made his story that much more powerful.
I really enjoyed listening to this. It was just so Jonathan. I love how honest he was about his past including drug use, sex addiction, abuse, prostitution, HIV, etc. it was refreshing. The book managed to be both funny and heartfelt. This book made me only love him more.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced