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In Jonathan Van Ness' New York Times bestselling memoir Over the Top, he showed readers how the incredibly difficult moments from his life (surviving sexual abuse and addiction, being diagnosed with HIV) have existed alongside great joy and positivity (landing a breakout role on Netflix's Queer Eye, becoming an amateur figure skater and professional standup comedian, doting on his cats). If Jonathan has learned anything from these experiences, it's that in order to thrive, he had to push past the shame and fear of being his true self. To embark on that journey, he had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In this candid and curious essay collection, Jonathan takes a thoughtful, in-depth look at timely topics through the lens of his own personal experience--instances that have required him to learn, grow, and back handspring layout to a better understanding of the world around him. He dives deeply and widely--from a poignant reflection on grief and embracing body neutrality to an examination of the HIV safety net and white privilege--to share the ways in which he has learned to embrace change. These stories speak to doing the work to challenge internalized beliefs, finding compassion and confidence, and learning more about what makes us all so messy and gorgeous. Balancing the dark and the light, the serious and the signature humor that is Jonathan Van Ness, these essays will encourage readers to examine their individual assumptions and expand their horizons. Ultimately, it is about giving ourselves the permission to be the flawed and fabulous humans we are, and loving our stories.

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ANTONI POROWSKI is Queer Eye's food expert. Having been the personal chef for Ted Allen, the food expert of the original Fab Five, he knows his way around a kitchen. TAN FRANCE is the resident fashion expert who hails from Great Britain. He is also the founder of the women's fashion line, Kingdom & State. JONATHAN VAN NESS is the show's personal grooming expert known for his Funny or Die series Gay of Thrones and as the host of the biweekly podcast, Getting Curious. Texas-born BOBBY BERK is the interior designer with his own self-titled design company specializing in hip, minimalist urban luxury designs. KARAMO BROWN, the culture expert, is a former social worker who has previously been seen on The Real World, Dr. Drew on Call, HuffPost Live, and Access Hollywood Live. He also founded 6in10, an organization that provides mental health support and education to the LGBTQ+ community. Together, they make up the Fab Five. ANTONI POROWSKI is Queer Eye's food expert. Having been the personal chef for Ted Allen, the food expert of the original Fab Five, he knows his way around a kitchen. TAN FRANCE is the resident fashion expert who hails from Great Britain. He is also the founder of the women's fashion line, Kingdom & State. JONATHAN VAN NESS is the show's personal grooming expert known for his Funny or Die series Gay of Thrones and as the host of the biweekly podcast, Getting Curious. Texas-born BOBBY BERK is the interior designer with his own self-titled design company specializing in hip, minimalist urban luxury designs. KARAMO BROWN, the culture expert, is a former social worker who has previously been seen on The Real World, Dr. Drew on Call, HuffPost Live, and Access Hollywood Live. He also founded 6in10, an organization that provides mental health support and education to the LGBTQ+ community. Together, they make up the Fab Five.

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