Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope
Written by Karamo Brown
Narrated by Karamo Brown
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About this audiobook
When Karamo Brown first auditioned for the casting directors of Queer Eye, he knew he wouldn’t win the role of culture expert by discussing art and theater. Instead he decided to redefine what “culture” could—and should—mean for the show. He took a risk and declared, “I am culture.”
After all, Karamo believes culture is 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 South in predominantly white neighborhoods and attended an HBCU (Historically Black College/University); he was trained as a social worker and psychotherapist; he overcame personal issues of colorism, 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 one adopted.
In “this soul-soothing memoir” (O, The Oprah Magazine), 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 mind-sets, heal emotionally, and move forward to live our best lives.
“During every episode of Queer Eye, there’s at least one touching moment where Karamo Brown drops some serious wisdom about self-love and makes everybody cry. His moving memoir about overcoming adversity captures that feeling in book form” (HelloGiggles).
Karamo Brown
Karamo Brown is a TV personality, producer, and host who fixes hearts and minds as the Culture Expert on Netflix's Emmy-winning series, Queer Eye. He made history in 2004 when he appeared on MTV's The Real World as the first openly gay African American reality TV star. In 2007, Karamo learned he had a nine-year-old biological son, Jason, and gained full custody. He later adopted his son's half-brother, Chris, and left the spotlight to become a social worker before making his return to TV. He lives in Los Angeles with his fiancé and two sons.
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Reviews for Karamo
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this book!! very easy to listen to and it gets super deep.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Interesting enough, but while I absolutely love Karamo on queer eye, he comes across as kind of arrogant in this book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love Karamo’s heart and his role on QE. Change starts within. I enjoyed this read during these times of social distancing. It was positive, honest, raw, yet uplifting. Thank you Karamo for sharing your heart.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Karamo is an inspiration! Easy to listen to, interesting life story and fun insight to Queer Eye!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Definitely some important lessons, but I felt disengaged at times and found that the writing didn't flow.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love it. Made me cry twice. Highly recommend!!! King Ramo! ??
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very inspirational and it entertaining at the same time. It was surprisingly very good.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is real, soulful, helpful, honest, and exemplary.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book. I listened to to it whenever I could get the chance, both in my car and at work. I couldn't stop. It was amazing to hear how Karamo used the tough parts of his life to fuel his desire to achieve what he knew, deep down, he was worth. A great story!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great book! I didn’t know there was so much behind Karamo’s life. A great listen.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow this book was and is so amazing, and empowering! Loved getting to hear about this awesome human being! I laughed, I cried, and most of all grew as a person. With every chapter trying to embrace everything he spoke into my life! Love you honey! I have watched the show Queer Eye and already you had spoke to my life, but now taking this journey from beginning to end was so good! I wish and hope one day to meet you and talk about life! God bless you and your family and the fab 5, you all have a special spot in my heart!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I absolutely loved this book. I love you Karamo!!! Thank you for your kind words.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5es muy reconfortante escuchar a karamo. disfruté muchísimo el libro y fue bello conocer su historia.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The writing and narration are impeccable. It’s always great to get glimpses into celebrities lives, the good and the bad.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Raw, real, powerful, and just what my soul needed. His bravery in laying all that he was and his journey to who he is now is definitely inspiring. He will make great changes in this world, I have no doubt about that now.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved it!! I love and respect Karamo. It was great to hear his story and how he has grown into the man he is today.