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Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope
by Karamo Brown
When I finished this one, I realized I had read all of the Fab Five's books (except for Bobby... I am waiting not so patiently for him to release something!). While it might not be the right thing to do, I can't help but compare the memoirs of them all.
So here are my rankings...
1. Over the Top - Jonathan Van Ness
2. Naturally Tan - Tan France
3. Antoni in the Kitchen (even though this isn't a memoir, there are some autobiographical passages within the cookbook)
4. Karamo - Karamo Brown
So why did I rank Karamo's book last? Well, unlike the others, Karamo's memoir felt very impersonal. He does touch on intimate topics (addiction, domestic violence, becoming a dad, meeting his husband, etc.), but they were always concluded with a psychoanalysis of why he had those experiences. I understand that is what he does for a career, but it came across as almost dismissive of his harmful behavior. I do not think this book showcased Karamo in the best way and I think he definitely comes across better on television. With that being said, I loved the addition of his personal pictures. It was fun to see a younger version of the television personality we all know and love. Unless Karamo is your favorite member of the Fab Five or you are determined to read all of their memoirs (like I was), I would recommend skipping this one
So here are my rankings...
1. Over the Top - Jonathan Van Ness
2. Naturally Tan - Tan France
3. Antoni in the Kitchen (even though this isn't a memoir, there are some autobiographical passages within the cookbook)
4. Karamo - Karamo Brown
So why did I rank Karamo's book last? Well, unlike the others, Karamo's memoir felt very impersonal. He does touch on intimate topics (addiction, domestic violence, becoming a dad, meeting his husband, etc.), but they were always concluded with a psychoanalysis of why he had those experiences. I understand that is what he does for a career, but it came across as almost dismissive of his harmful behavior. I do not think this book showcased Karamo in the best way and I think he definitely comes across better on television. With that being said, I loved the addition of his personal pictures. It was fun to see a younger version of the television personality we all know and love. Unless Karamo is your favorite member of the Fab Five or you are determined to read all of their memoirs (like I was), I would recommend skipping this one