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A review by notagreatreader
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love by Jonathan Van Ness
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
It's my own fault for not reading up about this book a little more, but it turned out to be a much more difficult read than I expected. It covers a lot of important heavy topics that are often stigmatized (including sexual abuse, self-destructive behavior and HIV) and I really appreciate that Jonathan Van Ness decided to share his story openly like that.
The audiobook is amazing, narrated by the author in a very conversational style, familiar from Queer Eye. That may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoyed it.
The audiobook is amazing, narrated by the author in a very conversational style, familiar from Queer Eye. That may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Eating disorder
Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
The book describes a lot of self-destructive behaviors, including drug abuse and unsafe sex practices. There are also detailed descriptions of food eaten during disordered eating episodes.