Required Reading: "Lance Out Loud" by Pat Loud

Discover the life behind America's first reality TV star.

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Lance Out Loud is a touching yet vibrant memoir dedicated to the late Lance Loud, who during his life inspired many people through his music, his fearlessness, and bold personality. The book is written by his mother, Pat Loud, and includes notes and stories from the people who knew him best, from siblings to classmates and his many celebrity friends, including Rufus Wainwright and Andy Warhol.

Pat Loud gives the reader an opportunity to dive into Lance’s life, providing a 360-degree perspective of her son's adventures and passions. The book reads like a family scrapbook, with untainted, gritty photos interwoven with personal anecdotes and memories of Lance. In all, Pat gracefully chronicles Lance’s life from childhood until his early death at age 50, including his stint as America’s first reality TV star and rise to fame in New York City.

Buy the book on Amazon here.

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