Last update : 12/06/24
Author : RuPaul
Length : 7h07
Narrated by : RuPaul
Category : Biographies & Memoirs
Possibility of free reading : YES
From the global sensation and pop culture phenomenon RuPaul, comes his most personal and revealing work yet. This memoir is a raw and honest account of his journey from being a Black, poor, and queer child in a dysfunctional family to discovering the transformative power of performance, chosen family, and self-love. The House of Hidden Meanings is a deep dive into his life, relationships, and identity, painting a self-portrait of the legendary figure on his path to worldwide recognition and redefining the world’s perception of drag.
A key factor in RuPaul’s rise to fame has been his ability to adapt and evolve. Transitioning from a drag icon to the driving force behind one of the world’s biggest TV franchises, RuPaul’s constant evolution has been a cornerstone of his brand as both a supermodel and a supermogul. However, this adaptability has also made him somewhat of a mystery to the public. In this memoir, his most personal and detailed work to date, RuPaul lets the world in.
In The House of Hidden Meanings, RuPaul peels back the layers and shares his life story with remarkable honesty and warmth, infusing his own biography with his trademark wisdom and humor. From his formative years as a queer Black child in San Diego, dealing with a complex relationship with his absent father and volatile mother, to carving out an identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, to finding lasting love with his husband Georges LeBar and embracing sobriety, RuPaul digs deep into his life story, revealing new truths and gaining insights into his personal history.
RuPaul’s unique and extraordinary journey serves as a guide to life, embodying a personal philosophy that underscores the significance of chosen family, the power of embracing what sets you apart, and the transformative effect of confronting yourself without fear.
The House of Hidden Meanings is a profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, presenting a self-portrait of the iconic figure on his journey to global fame and reshaping how the world views drag. “I’ve always enjoyed looking at the world through an analytical lens, exploring what lies beneath the surface. Here, the spotlight is on my own life—as RuPaul Andre Charles,” RuPaul shares.
If we’re all born naked and everything else is drag, then this is RuPaul in his most authentic form. This is RuPaul laid bare.
i bought @RuPaul’s book “the house of hidden meanings” and when i tell you i am addicted. every page i learn something new and get more of the bigger picture of ru’s life and legacy he built.
— sympho. (@iamsymphonic) March 6, 2024
Explore the depths of identity, fame, and self-acceptance with "The House of Hidden Meanings", an intimate memoir by the global drag icon and pop culture phenomenon, RuPaul. Spanning over 7 hours and 15 minutes, this audiobook offers a revealing look into RuPaul's life, from his early years in San Diego to his rise as a superstar, navigating through his experiences as Black, poor, and queer in a complex world.
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