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XOXO, Cody
XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness | Cody Rigsby
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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 yourselfor lifetoo 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 Dont 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 opinionone truththat he holds above all others, its that we shouldnt let the fear of looking stupid or being judged hold us back from living our best lives. Cody didnt 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 aint that deep, boo.
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REPollock
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This author is a peloton instructor, and I will admit the first class of his that I took irritated me. I have since come around, though, taking more of his classes, and when I found out he grew up spending part of his childhood in North Carolina, decided to read this book.

I generally don‘t like memoirs, especially first person nonfiction celebrity memoirs, like this one. That being said, it was a fun read, and his life story is inspiring.

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Hillea2
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Quick, easy read that was fun and funny! Great for the beach.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I haven‘t been on the Peloton in a bit (SO happy to be back in the in person gym!), but Cody was always my go-to when I wasn‘t in the mood. He always made it fun, affirming, and entertaining, and the book is like several hours of that, but without the sweat. He also goes more into his story, which was way more difficult than I realized. Loved it—recommend for anyone in need of a “fix your wig” fix!

DaNae.Gr I always enjoy his rides! 10mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An avid spinner for years (pre-pandemic), I finally relented and got a Bike+ in early 2021. Cody quickly became a go-to instructor especially when I felt unmotivated. His hilarious comments are the best distraction. Enjoyed this memoir! Appreciated hearing about his early life, his mom, career aspirations, and accidentally becoming a fitness instructor. He‘s a hot mess in the best way. And he dedicated this to Britney Jean Spears, iykyk.

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BarkingMadRead
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Tonight there was a book signing in Raleigh, with no books and no signing 🤣 but Cody hugged me so I don‘t even care 🤣 they loved us along so fast I didn‘t even get to pose, but he was so fun and genuine, and the book will arrive via mail next week 🤷🏻‍♀️

britt_brooke Love him! Listening to this on audio now. 13mo
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