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It is a memoir that shares deeply personal stories about Van Ness's life, from growing up as an easy target in a small Midwestern town to becoming the self-love advocate known today. The book uncovers the pain and passion involved in their journey to self-acceptance, touching on difficult experiences, including sexul abuse, and how they navigated shame and trauma to achieve their dreams. It is described as a class in empathy and a roadmap to self-love.