THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MEANINGS A Memoir

Pop culture drag star RuPaul's soft narration opens with sensory details that evoke the power of memory. His gentle voice allows listeners to enter early scenes of his life in San Diego that are not always easy--waiting for his father who never shows up, arriving home for lunch to find a locked door. Within those scenes are wise reflections about the world around him and his place in it, especially when he goes to Atlanta and finally finds his tribe. As his evolving eccentricities gain him popularity, RuPaul leads listeners through eras of disco, punk, and new wave music. His candid warmth is an invitation to accompany him as he discovers fame, love, sobriety and, most importantly, his unvarnished self. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2024]