

GuRu
Author: RuPaul
Narrator: RuPaul, Michelle Visage
Unabridged: 1 hr 15 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperAudio
Published: 10/23/2018
Author: RuPaul
Narrator: RuPaul, Michelle Visage
Unabridged: 1 hr 15 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperAudio
Published: 10/23/2018
RuPaul Charles is a Tony Award® -winner and the 12-time Primetime Emmy Award® -winning executive producer of one of the world’s largest television franchises, RuPaul’s 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 world’s 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! RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (Harper Collins, 2010), and Lettin' It All Hang Out (Hyperion Books, 1995).
I love Rupaul but was kind of disappointed by some of this. I guess I just didn't really agree with everything and actively disagreed with some things, such as 'Always wear high heels because flats are for quitters' ummmm no.......more
The audio book was adorable. Hearing Ru laugh and the emotion behind the stories was well worth the listen. They referenced the photos in the book, which I have ordered a copy of, and I can't wait to see them. I highly suggest getting both to get the full experience. The tales and advice given are g......more
I mean this is just a compilation of Ru's tweets in fancy font paired with VERY glam photos of RuPaul in drag, which isn't to say that I didn't like it. Also, RuPaul 100% believes in The Secret and tbh it seems to have worked for him.......more
RuPaul is very savvy in this book, which at first glimpse might appear a slim and rather incoherent ragtag mix of Oprah-style me-ness and ‘best of’ pics (there is a wonderfully candid head shot of Mama Ru towards the end, sans make-up). But as she says, so much of drag is about illusion and percepti......more