Published by St. Martin's Press on 04 Jun 2019
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In this heartfelt, funny, touching memoir, Tan France, star of Netflix’s smash-hit Queer Eye, tells his origin story for the first time. With his trademark wit, humour, and radical compassion, Tan reveals what it was like to grow up gay in a traditional Muslim family, as one of the few people of colour in Doncaster, England. He illuminates his winding journey of coming of age, finding his voice (and style!), and how he finally came out to his family at the age of 34, revealing that he was happily married to the love of his life--a Mormon cowboy from Salt Lake City.
In Tan's own words, “The book is meant to spread joy, personal acceptance, and most of all understanding. Each of us is living our own private journey, and the more we know about each other, the healthier and happier the world will be.”
As a fan of Queer Eye, I was super excited about this memoir. I love how the Fab Five see the beauty in everyone, and I was intrigued to know more about Tan's own journey.
This memoir was a fun, easy read and Tan's voice was very distinct in the writing. Though he has faced many challenges, he keeps his tone upbeat. The happy parts made me smile and laugh; the harder parts made me respect him so much more.
Tan fans will not be disappointed by this memoir. He covers racial and sexual identity, growing up South Asian and gay, raised in South Yorkshire in a traditional Muslim family; school life; his early realisation of his interest in fashion; relationships; his unconventional career path and experience on Queer Eye, including the audition process, how the opportunity came upon him, and insecurities; and fashion tips, of course.
