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    Naturally Tan: A Memoir

    By Tan France

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    A USA Today Hottest Book of the Summer for 2019!
    A Best Nonfiction Book for 2019 in Woman's Day!
    One of Hello Giggles's "Most Anticipated Books of 2019 to Add to Your Reading List"!

    “Just when I thought I knew everything about Tan, he hits me with this. His story is so heartwarming, and wickedly funny.” —Antoni Porowski

    In this heartfelt, funny, and touching memoir, one of the stars of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning smash-hit Queer Eye reveals how an Englishman raised in a traditionally religious home became a fashion icon—and the first openly gay, South Asian man on television—simply by being Naturally Tan.

    In this heartfelt, funny, touching memoir, Tan France tells his origin story for the first time. With his trademark wit, humor, and radical compassion, Tan reveals what it was like to grow up gay in a traditional South Asian family, as one of the few people of color in South Yorkshire, England. He illuminates his winding journey of coming of age, finding his voice (and style!), and marrying the love of his life—a Mormon cowboy from Salt Lake City.

    From one of the stars of Netflix’s runaway hit show Queer Eye, Naturally Tan is so much more than fashion dos and don’ts—though of course Tan can’t resist steering everyone away from bootcut jeans! Full of candid observations about U.S. and U.K. cultural differences, what he sees when you slide into his DMs, celebrity encounters, and the behind-the-scenes realities of “reality TV,” Naturally Tan gives us Tan’s unique perspective on the happiness to be found in being yourself.

    In Tan's own words, “The book is meant to spread joy, personal acceptance, and most of all understanding. Each of us is living our own private journey, and the more we know about each other, the healthier and happier the world will be.”

    Editor's Note

    Queer Eye star…

    Go beyond the French tuck in this memoir by the beloved Fab Five stylist. From growing up as one of few families of color in a small town in England to becoming an icon for a new generation of Queer Eye viewers, his unique story is as heartwarming as an episode of the show.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateJun 4, 2019
    ISBN9781250208828
    Author

    Tan France

    TAN FRANCE has been a successful fashion designer behind-the-scenes for over 15 years, and now steps into the spotlight as the star of Emmy-winning makeover hit, and Netflix re-boot, “Queer Eye”. Surrounded by an all new cast, France is the witty wardrobe wiz leading the charge in the fashion department and is ready to make America fabulous again one makeover at a time. This experience is so much more than just new clothes to the British born fashion advisor however, it’s about real-life issues, changes and acceptance on all sides. The epitome of style and class, Tan is the creative mind behind successful brands including the popular ladies clothing lines Kingdom & State and Rachel Parcell, Inc. Prior to his personal success as a designer, he spent his summers working in his grandfather’s denim factory while he secretly enrolled in fashion college in preparation to start a new chapter as a fabulous design star.

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    • 5/5
      Tan France has a blunt sense of humor that comes off as fun and as if the reader were right there next to him as he spoke. It was very authentic, sassy at times, and insightful. I found this book to be enlightening yet hilarious! I found this book to be uplifting and I would recommend it to any reader, although I would advise that for younger readers there is foul language. Even if you haven’t watched the new Queer Eye on Netflix (although I strongly recommend that show too!) don’t let that stop you from picking up this book. It is not required before reading this but of course the show is referenced a fair amount. Mostly it is about how he found himself, his career, love, and how he became an entrepreneur even before the show aired. Please note: a physical advanced reader copy of this book was generously provided by the publisher via GoodReads Giveaway program in exchange for an honest review. It is my understanding at the time of this review that the book is set to be released in the US on June 4, 2019.
    • 2/5
      I adore Tan on the show and I enjoyed learning a bit about his childhood, first businesses, and his personal life; however, the lack of any kind of literary structure got to me at times. Fashion tips, 9/11, representation...these are all lovely things to talk about but the book jumped in and out (and back to) them without any sort of order or transition. Also, I know he tried to portray a humble tone but the “it’s nice to be rich” talk really turned me off.
    • 4/5
      The reality tv show Queer Eye is about makeovers for straight guys. Each show features a different man that has been nominated for the makeover. The "Fab Five" arrive to help him with home decor, grooming, cooking, fashion, and culture, and at the end of the week, the guy goes solo hosting a party or attending a significant event.Naturally Tan is the memoir of the fashion guru, Tan France. He is from northern England, and the first chapters of the book are about growing up a gay Pakistani in a small English town. Next Tan talks about his career in fashion, from following his grandfather around the family clothing factory to owning three successful fashion businesses simultaneously. He writes about the toll work stress can have on oneself and one's family. Tan works hard to maintain a work-life balance in his relationship with his husband, who is a rancher's son from Salt Lake City. Finally, Tan writes about being asked to audition for Queer Eye and what it has been like to be on the show.If not for a friend's recommendation, I would never have picked up this memoir, but I'm glad I did. I was mesmerized by the twists and turns of Tan's life, and how grounded he has remained through adversity, business success, and now fame. The book is written in a straightforward, unpretentious manner, and I admired both his candor and his desire for privacy (for instance, he refuses to talk about being Muslim, saying religion is personal). An interesting and enjoyable read, great for a summer day relaxing with some lemonade.
    • 4/5
      A charming memoir by one of the stars of "Queer Eye" including what it was like to grow up Pakistani in England, how he became interested in fashion, his sexual self-awareness, youthful adventures, meeting and falling in love with the man who became his husband, what he did in business before being cast in QE, and what it's like to be on a hit television show.

      Tan is my favorite of the QE cast, and this made me like him even more.
    • 4/5
      The whole tone of the book feels like Tan is speaking directly to the reader. There are many times where it feels like the text document of something meant to be conveyed through speech. The book is not written fully chronologically because each chapter discuses more on a topic. So some situations or even phrases get repeated a few times as a result. On some topics - especially fashion - Tan sometimes has a very ‘this is the fact of how it is’ tone. Sometimes even having a fashion chose equate something about a person’s personality, etc. But, for lifestyle choices, he’ll always be careful to say that even if it’s not for him, there’s nothing wrong for someone choosing that if it works for them and makes them happy.He writes very frankly. He does well in expressing how he felt about a situation, but also putting it into perspective. And he often calls himself out for things he has done in the past and even for how he has portrayed himself. While he does take in some tough topics, on the whole the book is rather light-hearted feeling with his frequent jokes and jabs at himself.
    • 4/5
      If you watch the Netflix version of Queer Eye this is the book for you. There are three veins in the book - a biography of Mr. France's life, a look at his unique take on clothing /style and the selection process for the show and his relationships with the cast members. I really enjoyed the book. Mr. France is very careful to not say anything negative about others (except anonymously). The book is upbeat and lots of fun with many insights into Queer Eye and Mr. France.