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A laugh-and-cry-out-loud memoir from the beloved star of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness

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 was Just. So. Gay., Jonathan was an easy target and endured years of judgement, 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, and rambunctious 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.

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<strong>Jonathan Van Ness</strong> is a hair stylist, podcaster, comedian, and television personality. He is known for the web series parody Gay of Thrones, hosting the Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast, and as the grooming expert on the Netflix series Queer Eye. He lives in New York City.

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"There is plenty to laugh at in the ways “Queer Eye”’s grooming expert frames his story, but it’s the battles he’s waged against the darker corners of his soul to become the bright light we know today that provide the necessary context for this book to shine." -- The New York Times --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H4ZM7P2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne; Reprint edition (Sept. 24 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8420 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0062906372

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Jonathan Van Ness is a Critics' Choice Award winning, Emmy nominated television personality, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars. He can be seen starring on Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning reboot series “Queer Eye,” where he shines as the show’s groomer, hair guru and self-care advocate. In addition to “Queer Eye,” Jonathan stars on the Emmy-nominated series “Gay of Thrones,” (Funny or Die) a witty social commentary series recapping HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Launched in 2013, the series just finished its eighth and final season, and garnered Emmy nominations in 2016 and 2018 for ‘Outstanding Short Form Variety Series.’ Jonathan also continues to work on his passion project, his podcast “Getting Curious,” a weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan is curious about. The podcast was listed as one of the Top Podcasts of 2018 by Time Magazine, and won the iHeart Radio Award for Best LGBTQ Podcast. 2018 was a breakthrough year for Jonathan, who realized two new passions - for the arts of stand-up comedy and figure skating. Jonathan is currently on his first worldwide comedy tour “Jonathan Van Ness: Road to Beijing” where he is going for comedy gold. Most recently, Jonathan announced that his revelatory memoir, OVER THE TOP, will be released in September 2019.

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suzan clancy

Destination self love

Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2022

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I loved this book because it was totally Jonathon; his voice, uncensored. I couldn’t put it down. I’m recommending it to all my friends and my kids. The main theme is learning how to face all our parts with compassion and meet them with love. Recovery from trauma is an intense journey and I loved how he described the two steps forward one step back progress rather than the aha ‘bolt of lightning moment’.

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Shannon Judway

If you've been following JVN you know

Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2020

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Many parts of this story we thankfully know by following JVN over the last few years. This girl is open and wonderful for sharing her life with us. Even as I say that there is much we already knew, their writing style is easy to read in their voice making the truly dark parts heart breaking.

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Amy

Amazing read!

Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2019

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I loved this book so much, the story was a real honest look at life, love, consequences, trauma and perseverance. I have a hard time finishing books, but I couldn't put this one down. Must read!

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Stephen P. Woodfine

A MUST READ !

Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2020

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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !! I commend JVN for being so openly honest about his life & strongly believe that this book will touch & help alot of people facing similar obtacles in their lives . I 100000% reccomend !!!!

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MPike

Great read

Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2020

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Amazing book. I love Jvn. Not for the faint of heart due to some topics.

3 people found this helpful

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Shamy

Love

Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2019

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Uplifting and real. Loved every minute of it. Thank you for sharing your heart with the world. We love you

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Catherine

I couldn’t even. Yas Queen!

Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2019

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Listening to JVN read out his memoir was like watching him on Queer Eye. Aka. Incredible.

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Just read it!

Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2019

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Many thanks to JVN for sharing a heartbreaking and beautiful story.

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Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

Honest and so funny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2019

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I love Queer Eye, and despite adoring all the boys, I have to confess that JVN is my favourite. Reading this book has done nothing to dispel that. This is quite uncomfortable reading at times because he doesn’t gloss over some of the more painful and problematic times in his life, but his honesty and humour just made me love him more.

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pink_anj

What is not to love!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2019

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Well clearly I'm already a fan, otherwise I wouldn't have bought the book. But its refreshingly to read a celeb auto biography which hasn't totally re-written history to suit a polished successful professional we know all know. This is a warts an all biog, and you'll love him even more for it. It's written completely in his tone of voice and style; as though you are sharing life stories over a bottle of wine. Well done JVN for treading the path least chosen again.

6 people found this helpful

JustForThisMoment

Good if you're a fan

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2020

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The queen of self love gives a dive into his life in Quincy and what made JVN who he is today.
An interesting read, JVN has obviously been through some hardships and to come out with the positive attitude he shows every day is a triumph.
The writing however, leaves some things to be desired. Some quotes are beautiful and well written, whereas other sections are very much filler and seem rushed, as if he didn't want to write it or didn't have time.

"When you're a survivor of abuse, living in chaos can be the most upsetting yet comforting thing in the world."

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Book Blog Bird

Raw and funny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2020

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I <3 Queer Eye. I'm ploughing through the current iteration during the 32 1/2 minutes a day when I actually get to watch what I want on the TV, and I watched the original program back in the heady days of the early noughties when I didn't have to share my telly with anyone. In fact, the only way Queer Eye could be improved is if they introduced a companion show where five butch lesbians take a straight woman in hand and teach her that it's OK to be less peformatively feminine.

Imagine my delight, therefore, when the delightful JVN released his autobiography. Obviously I don't actually know him, and I don't read celebrity crap in the media - for all I know he could be a tellybastard - but he comes across as a puppy on the show so I was totally here for his book.

Admittedly JVN was only 32 when he wrote his autobiography, so there's not a massive amount of actual timespan compared to, say, an autobiography by David Attenborough, but he still manages to pack a lot of content in. And what content. Sounds like JVN had a super supportive upbringing and even then he's had a bunch of struggles and heartache.

I enjoyed this so much- it rattles along really well and JVN writes exactly as he speaks so it had me laughing out loud a bunch of times.

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Rosanna W.

Not sure what the fuss is about

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2019

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JVN is obviously a very passionate person but I’m not sure what all the fuss is about with this book? I feel you like would only enjoy it if you knew about ice skating or cheerleading... I’m halfway through and about 90% so far has been about one of these two things? Sure, there’s personal pockets along the way but I’m sorry to say I find this book rather boring and difficult to continue with.

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