Karamo : my story of embracing purpose, healing, and hope
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Author
Contributors
Dunn, Jancee, author.
Published
New York : Gallery Books, 2019.
Format
Book
Edition
First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
ISBN
9781982111977, 1982111976
Physical Desc
289 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Nonfiction - Biography
B BROWN
1 available
B BROWN
1 available
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Published
New York : Gallery Books, 2019.
Edition
First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781982111977, 1982111976
Notes
Description
"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 twenty 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."--,Provided by publisher.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Nonfiction - Biography | B BROWN | Available |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 791.45028 BROWN BRO | Available |
Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 791.4502 BRO | Available |
Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction - Biography | BIOG BROWN | Available |
Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 791.4502 BRO | Available |
Parsippany Library (Main Library) - Adult Nonfiction - Biography | BIOGRAPHY BROWN, KARAMO | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brown, K., & Dunn, J. (2019). Karamo: my story of embracing purpose, healing, and hope (First Gallery Books hardcover edition.). Gallery Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, Karamo and Jancee, Dunn. 2019. Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope. Gallery Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, Karamo and Jancee, Dunn. Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope Gallery Books, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brown, Karamo,, and Jancee Dunn. Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope First Gallery Books hardcover edition., Gallery Books, 2019.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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