Naturally Tan by Tan France

Naturally Tan

by Tan France


THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'The book is meant to spread joy, personal acceptance, and most of all understanding. Each of us is living our own private journey, and the more we know about each other, the healthier and happier the world will be.'

Growing up gay in a traditional South Asian family in South Yorkshire, Tan France could never have imagined he'd become part of a worldwide phenomenon. One of the few people of colour at his school, he experienced racist bullies, found solace at his grandad's denim factory and eventually discovered his true calling at fashion college. Told with his trademark humour, for the first time Tan reveals the experiences that have made him the witty, compassionate man he is today.

From meeting the love of his life Rob (a Mormon cowboy from Salt Lake City) to juggling three demanding businesses, Tan charts the highs and lows on his path to Queer Eye. And of course he can't help but pepper this book with fashion dos and don'ts. Full of candid observations about US and UK cultural differences, celebrity encounters, and behind-the-scenes revelations about Queer Eye, Naturally Tan gives us Tan's unique perspective on the happiness to be found in being yourself.

Reviewed by Molly J(Cover To Cover Cafe) on

4 of 5 stars

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I'm not one who is big on reading memoirs. I'm a fiction only kinda gal. But, once in a blue, blue moon, I find myself reading a memoir......and falling in love. That's what I did with Naturally Tan. Tan France took me on a journey of fashion, life, and just plain fun. The title's of his chapters, the way he pulled me into the book, the way he made me look a life in a whole new picture, was incredible. I am very happy to say that this is a 4 star worthy book and I highly recommend it.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

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