The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir

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From international drag superstar RuPaul comes his most revealing and personal work—a brutally honest and intimate memoir detailing his journey from growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance. This profound introspection explores his life, relationships, and identity, serving as a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the path to global fame and reshaping perceptions of drag. Central to RuPaul's success is his chameleonic adaptability, transitioning from drag icon to powerhouse producer of a major television franchise. However, this adaptability has made him enigmatic to the public. In this memoir, RuPaul strips away artifice, recounting his life story with breathtaking clarity and tenderness while infusing it with his signature wisdom and wit. He reflects on his early years as a queer Black kid in San Diego, navigating complex family dynamics, forging his identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, and finding enduring love with his husband Georges LeBar. RuPaul uncovers new truths in his personal history, offering a manual for living that emphasizes chosen family, embracing individuality, and the transformative power of self-acceptance. This is RuPaul, stripped bare.