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Over the Top

By: Jonathan Van Ness
Narrated by: Jonathan Van Ness
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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Over The Top [is] a lightning bolt – devastating and stirring … generous and frank.’ The Observer

Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey.

The truth is, it hasn’t always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy.

Before he stole our hearts as the grooming and self-care expert on Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, Jonathan was growing up in a small Midwestern town that didn’t understand why he was so…over the top. From choreographed carpet figure skating routines to the unavoidable fact that he wasjust so gay, Jonathan was an easy target and endured years ofjudgement, ridicule and trauma - yet none of it crushed his uniquely effervescent spirit.

Over the Top uncovers the pain and passion it took to end up becoming the model of self-love and acceptance that Jonathan is today. In this revelatory, raw, andrambunctious memoir, Jonathan shares never-before-told secrets and reveals sides of himself that the public has never seen. JVN fans may think they know the man behind the stiletto heels, the crop tops, and the iconic sayings, but there’s much more to him than meets the (queer) eye.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll come away knowing that no matter how broken or lost you may be, you’re a Kelly Clarkson song, you’re strong, and you’ve got this.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Jonathan Van Ness (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK
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I love Jonathan from Queer Eye and was curious to find out more about his life. I honestly didn’t expect to be so inspired to love myself and keep learning how I can be more compassionate towards myself and others. Jonathan is a real modern day hero and everyone should listen to this book as it offers a real insight into the lives of people who are not fully accepted in our society. I am a white straight women but I can relate to everything he said - it’s a human condition to feel insecure and unaccepted. It’s very comforting having listened to his story and I’m so grateful he is being open about these issues. Love you JVN ❤️

So inspirational and eye-opening

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Deep, layered, pure, hilarious, inspiring, tear-jerking and jarring, this book is astounding. Respect.
Read it!

I love Jonathan so much 😭😭

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If you’re sat there debating whether to get this audiobook over the physical or even just getting it at all I have to tell you it’s not a book, it’s an experience. Listening to JVN tell their story was a kind of therapy for me. The story telling, the performance, the humour, the seriousness, the honesty. I needed this right now as I imagine so many people do. This book will be there for me the next time I need some self love. Do yourself a favour and listen to this audiobook and Johnathan, thank you for sharing your truth with us.

Thank you queen!!!

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To be honest I wasn’t a massive fan on JVN before I listened to this book. I knew of him from QE, but that’s where it ended. The listening was real, and real life. It was inspiring and a reminder of the journey many people may go through but not share. I laughed and learnt and I am so grateful for this book, and I’m so grateful for you Jonathan. Thank you for everything you are.

Life changing

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Honest, funny and inspirational! I would love to meet up with Jon for a coffee

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