Karamo
My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing and Hope
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Karamo Brown
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Karamo Brown
About this listen
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 theatre. 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 American South in predominantly white neighbourhoods and attended an HBCU (Historically Black College/University); he was trained as a social worker and psychotherapist; he overcame personal issues of colourism, 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 the other 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 also important that you work out why you haven’t done so in twenty years - doing that 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 mindsets, heal emotionally, and move forward to live our best lives.
Karamo shows us the way.©2019 Karamo Brown (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK
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- Anonymous User
- 14-09-2022
You Are My Hero
There is only one other man in my life who is my hero. My son, for 28 years.
After listening to Karamo (which I still can't help but pronounce in te reo Maori), Karamo has earned 'My hero' status and its not given lightly.
I am so proud of you for telling your story, and saying it loud, proud and with brutal honesty....yet, not brutally honest. I salute you!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-2020
An insight I never knew
I loved hearing Karamo's story. He presents himself so well and seems to have his life together. However after listening to this book I got to know a Karamo I never would have thought existed. He's worked hard and his storytelling and performance in the audio version is very well done.
Definitely recommend a listen.
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- Cassandra Grame
- 27-04-2019
Inspiration
I loved this book so much, more so that it was read by the amazing Karamo Brown himself. Thank you for sharing your amazing story and positivity. A truely inspirational human being
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- zenihama
- 22-09-2019
Inspiring "warts and all" memoir
Parts of Karamo's story are shocking but his choice to put it out there "warts and all" makes it all the more authentic and inspiring.
Love your work, Karamo - can't wait to see what else is in store for you!
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- Kindle Customer
- 31-01-2020
I really enjoyed this one
An amazing inspiring man with gorgeous stories to tell. I really do recommend this book.
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- L1N5
- 01-04-2019
Fascinating, authentic and positive
The time just flew by for me as I listened to Karamo share his amazing story and his vision of a better, richer life for everyone.
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- Jackson Rostagno
- 18-11-2019
Disappointingly repetitive.
I love Karamo and his many projects, however this book was too repetitive and lacked a deeper look into his life. Throughout the book he goes over the same things in a way that leaves much to be desired. It was unfortunate as I was looking forward to this book. Just one man's opinion though, I'd say listen to it for yourself and make your own judgement.
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