XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness (Unabridged)
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The beloved Peloton instructor chronicles his journey from small-town North Carolina to New York City stardom in an empowering story that reveals his secret to success: not taking yourself—or life—too seriously.
“Reading XOXO, Cody is like hanging out with that friend who makes you laugh and can open up their heart to you.”—Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes
Cody Rigsby has a lot of opinions: Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy; grape jelly is a crime against nature; if you wear flip-flops in New York City, you do not love yourself. But if there is one opinion—one truth—that he holds above all others, it’s that we shouldn’t let the fear of looking stupid or being judged hold us back from living our best lives.
Cody didn’t always feel this way. In XOXO, Cody, he opens up about his journey toward accepting himself, from growing up gay and poor in the South to his migration to New York City, where he went from broke-ass dancer to fitness icon. He intimately details what it was like to lose both his father and best friend to addiction and how he began to repair his relationship with his mom as an adult. He recounts his time working at a nightclub on the Lower East Side and his decision to audition for Peloton on a whim, and dishes about competing against Sporty Spice on Dancing with the Stars.
With raw and inspiring stories about learning how to handle the scary sh*t, XOXO, Cody is a bold and heartfelt reminder that sometimes laughing at yourself is the best medicine. Remember: It ain’t that deep, boo.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Part memoir, part self-help guide, this fabulous listen from beloved Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby shows you how to make the most of life with humour, optimism, and a little bit of side-eye. Rigsby lets us into his life story, from his poverty-stricken upbringing with a drug-using mom and his early struggles with religion and sexuality all the way to his eventual success and happiness in New York City. Along the way, he also offers plenty of hilarious yet useful life tips. (Remember: Neither a threesome nor a baby will save a troubled romantic relationship.) Rigsby’s fun-loving outlook is contagious, and he leads by example when it comes to his advice about not taking things too seriously. It’s only fitting that he narrates his own tale with an upbeat, sassy tone. More than just a memoir, XOXO, Cody is a how-to manual for loving yourself.
Customer Reviews
Great Read
I have never been a huge fun of Cody. Read the book anyway to lean more about him. Good read. Very happy for his success. Very encouraging and motivating.
Is The Wig On? Yes, Boo!
‘XOXO Cody’ is a fabulous read and audiobook for anyone who’s in need of a lesson in self-love, perseverance, and a genuine laugh at today’s messy world.
Don’t get it twisted, HUNNI… while this book is a must for all Pelotoners, this piece is also a gift to those who crave a fun and flirty perspective from an opinionated homosexual and ~celebrity fitness guru~ (if you know, you know)!
Thank you, Cody, for your honesty and ability to purely “go there” in this book. For years, you have inspired me, re-glued my wig on tight, and have supplied me a Peloton training program that has forever changed my life. I frequently say you are one of my life’s biggest idols, and I know you take that role seriously. Simply stated; thank you for being you, boo.
If there’s one thing you won’t regret, it’s XOXO Cody: Book, Audiobook, or Peloton Ride Edition.
Xoxo,
IsTheWigOn
(Peloton LB name)