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Jacob Anthony Rose

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in Martinez, The United States

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Memoir, Gay and Lesbian, Memoir

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Jacob Anthony Rose is the creative force behind Sheena Rose — a bold, beloved presence in San Francisco’s drag and dance music scenes. Born and raised in Martinez, California, Jacob moved to San Francisco in 2004 and soon found his calling in drag, blending theatrical flair with a deep love of music and nightlife.

Sheena Rose emerged in 2006: part glam goddess, part club kid, and all heart. Sheena became a staple in SF’s queer nightlife, performing at iconic venues like Aunt Charlie’s Lounge with the Hot Boxxx Girls and Dream Queens Revue since 2007.

In 2012, Sheena stepped into the recording spotlight with dance-floor anthems like “Make Me Over,” “Queen of Clubs,” “Two of Hearts,” and “The Night I Fly,” often in collaboration with producer L ...more

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Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice

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6:40 to Montreal

by Eva Jurczyk (Goodreads Author)

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Trespassers at the Golden Gate: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco

by Gary Krist (Goodreads Author)

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Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me

by Ralph Macchio

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Jacob Anthony Rose liked SEPTEMBER WITHERS's review of Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice: "Stillness and Survival is a bold, reflective memoir that explores identity, trauma, and self-reclamation through a lens that is both intimate and unflinchingly honest. Jacob Anthony Rose writes with emotional clarity about living between extremes trau" Read more of this review »
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Jacob Anthony Rose liked Jeff Siperly's review of Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice: "Man, this was a HARD read! I identified with so many things that he’s gone through as a gay man. Horrible family life, self-hatred, depression. But he turned out pretty good. He sounds incredibly sweet and nice. His road to acceptance took many dreadf" Read more of this review »
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Jacob Anthony Rose liked Christine's review of Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice: "In this memoir, Jacob Anthony Rose shares his story about surviving trauma and coming out the other side. The beginning of the book documents his childhood and growing up in a situation where he was abused physically, mentally and sexually. As he sta" Read more of this review »
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