Naturally Tan

Summary:
Tan France, from Netflix's Queer Eye, tells his story starting from early child memories to eventually going on and creating his fashion business, to meeting his husband, then eventually being convinced to go through the audition process for a new Netflix show. The audiobook is read by Tan and is absolutely wonderful.

Review:
Absolutely recommend the audiobook for this one. The book is read by Tan France and, therefore, you are able to hear his voice and his personality through the entire process. I loved hearing the stories from behind the scenes of how everything came together. I will be honest, France does have a lot of confidence and opinions on ways of presenting oneself. It can come off a little judgey. For me, some of the issues show some of the toxic beliefs that are held within the gay community–something that France mentions but doesn't expound on much–where gay men are expected to be ripped, have flawless hair, skin, and teeth, and to be knowledgeable and stylish in everything.
I really like what France has to say, for the most part, however, it all just feels exhausting (but this is a personal complaint about the gay community that I have. It is such a small part of the book, but worth mentioning).

I love the feeling of found family and the example of a healthy gay marriage between Tan and Rob France. Tan talks about wanting gay friends, which he was able to find through the other guys of the Fab Five. It does make me sad, since that is something that I have always wanted too–a strong group of gay men who are just friends–but I am unable to find a group in my area.

The book is great. Tan France is great. The book jumps around and it covers a multitude of topics–representation, Tan's life, racism and discrimination after 9/11 and in his childhood, inclusion and media representation, queer love and life, etc.