Naturally Tan: A Memoir

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I think if you are a fan of Queer Eye or Tan France, you will enjoy this book. It's a light, easy read, and it made me smile and learn a bit more about fashion, so I'll call it a win. Disclaimer: Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review. Please be assured that my opinions are honest. Tan's upbringing, love life, and religion aren't new to anyone who watches his show, but we learn a bit more about the details in his book. I liked the anecdotal details about his childhood and family, and I loved his very firm commitment and love for his husband, but if you are expecting a lot of very personal details, you will won't really find them here. Tan stays a bit guarded while telling his story, and any details about his religion, further details about his romance, and many of the juicier tidbits aren't in the book. Though I learned more about Tan than I knew perviously, it didn't quite satisfy me. However, as I continued my reading, I found myself less focused on Tan's misadventures and more focused on Tan's writing. The chapters often have the same formula of writing where Tan describes a story from his past, what he learned from it, and what we as readers can takeaway from it. While all of this might sound like the perfect ingredients for a memoir, it started to feel less personal and more mechanical. Tan opts for the "you" perspective when writing, depending if he is using "you" to talk to himself or using "you" to talk to the reader. Sometimes this works, but other times it leads to generalizations without much weight. One example is when Tan briefly gives two cents on women in the workplace, which feels more like an idle, judgmental observation than having any personal significance.

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I learned a lot about Tan through reading the book, for example, that he lives in Salt Lake City, he worked at numerous clothing retail operations + had his own fashion lines prior to the show, and, he met his husband while vacationing. His stories, much like the advice included in the book, are told in a friendly tone. There was an element of humor throughout Naturally Tan too. I was actually surprised by the ease with which he seemed to have handled the fact that he was gay while also being Muslim and South Asian but I think it’s a testament to the strength of his convictions. He is also still very traditional in his mindset and that reflects in the relationship with his husband. It feels like a great love story and they seem to be wonderful supportive partners and I loved reading the parts where he kept gushing about his husband. Their first date and subsequent meetings are especially adorable and it really feels like they were meant to be together. I loved this book! Non-fiction is rarely my genre of choice, and I don't read a lot of memoirs. I can count on one hand how many non-fiction books I've read in the past five years. But I saw the Fab 5 member Tan France had written something and I just had to read it. As a gay man, this new Queer Eye has been a revelation. I adore them all - the cast members, the "heroes" as they call them (meaning the people they're going to help), everything and everybody. Gross, Terry (11 September 2019). "Why Fashion Expert Tan France Nearly Turned Down 'Queer Eye' ". NPR. The answer to that is that protection doesn’t stop you tanning, it stops you BURNING. If you protect yourself from burning, you are giving your skin a good chance of producing melanin*.Eat lycopene-rich foods. Examples include tomatoes, guava, and watermelon. A small 2011 study (and older research, such as this 2001 study) found that lycopene helps protect the skin naturally against UV rays. Saffron contains skin-soothing and lightening properties that make it an effective ingredient for removing tan. It contains bioactive compounds that protect skin from harmful UV rays, thus, reversing the effects of tan. Soak a few strands of saffron in milk/cream, strain it after two hours, and apply it to the tanned area. Wash off with water after 10-15 minutes. 7. Oatmeal and Buttermilk Spending too long in the sun and not using protection will only get you burned. And once that happens, it’s all downhill from there.

I adore Tan France so much. I was highly anticipating this book, and I received a copy of it from BookSparks, and I couldn’t wait to read it! And I’m so glad I did. I’m a huge fan of Queer Eye and I absolutely adore Tan. Diehl, K. et al. (2019). Profile of sunless tanning product users: Results from a nationwide representative study.Two brands we recommend are Tantasy Drops by Le Beach or Tan Organic, both of which we have tried and tested ourselves. We can honestly say both are long lasting, smell nice and are chemical free. Tan France has wise words to offer across all areas of life. France gives readers a candid and intimate look at his past and shares all that he's learned about being a spouse, television personality, and role model." — Time ("Books You Need to Read this Summer") I love Tan. He always seems really sweet and down-to-earth, and I love seeing his confidence grow as he spends more time in front of a camera, so we can see more of his naturally snarky self. (One of my favourite quotes from season 3: "Fives? A ten is speaking.")