A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world's most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years. GuRu is packed with more than 80 beautiful photographs that illustrate the concept of building the life you want from the outside in and the inside out.
'You're born naked and the rest is drag.'
As someone who has deconstructed life's hilarious facade, RuPaul has broken 'the fourth wall' to expand on the concept of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break the shackles of self-imposed limitations, but reader beware, this is a daily practice that requires diligence and touchstones to keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit. Once you're willing to look beyond the identity that was given to you, a hidden world of possibilities will open its doors.
Throughout the history of humans on this planet, there've always been shaman, seers, and mediums who are able to interpret both high and low frequencies and remind humans to look beyond the surface for the truth of who we really are. And who we really are is an extension of the power that created the universe (aka: God in drag). FYI: most people are not willing to hear or accept that.
That is RuPaul's secret for success, not only in show business, but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines that inhibit most sweet, sensitive souls.
If you think this book is just about 'doing drag', you are sorely mistaken because for RuPaul, drag is merely a device to deactivate the identity-based ego and allow space for the unlimited.
Industry Reviews
A glossy book filled with stunning pics of our hero in and out of drag, accompanied by his own musings on everything from love and career to confidence and spirituality . . . [T]here are more than a few hilarious pearls of wisdom from the renowned star that might induce a chuckle . . . as a stocking filler for the Drag Race fan, it can't be beaten * New! *
GuRu, like its author, is empowering in its fierce beauty * Booklist *
A collection of mantras, sayings and touchstones from the world's most heartfelt Glamazon, it's a life GPS for creative, expansive souls. Ru encourages us to tap into our power, creativity, resilience and beauty through spiritual practice and meditation. And there are lots of pretty pictures, too. Higher consciousness via camp with a bit of drag porn on the side, this is the perfect gift book for Christmas * Attitude *
Filled with RuPaul's wisest and wittiest life advice, accompanied by 80 fabulous and, in some cases, never-before-seen photographs * Midlands Zone *