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Model Citizen: The Autobiography of Jeremy Meeks
Jeremy Meeks first catapulted to fame when his model-worthy mugshot went viral—now he sets the record straight about his life-changing journey from the streets to the runway.
A harrowing and inspirational memoir about overcoming gang violence, poverty, and race—perfect for fans of My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood and Dapper Made in Harlem
It all started with the mugshot seen ‘round the world. Jeremy Meeks rose to global fame, as his photograph from jail led to nicknames like Prison Bae and Hot Felon soon after. He became an icon while still behind bars, and once he left the prison system, he vowed never again to return.
But there is much more to Meeks than a pretty face. From bouncing coast to coast in his childhood, to enduring a poverty-stricken and gang-tied adolescence that ultimately led to prison being his second home, Meeks has a story to tell. Model Citizen is the tale of how one man changed his entire world once that world saw his face. From humble beginnings to wealth, high fashion, and Hollywood, Meeks is a true success story. The new American Dream, finally realized.
Includes 46 photos, featuring 24 full-page color modeling photos by celebrity photographer Jim Jordan
A harrowing and inspirational memoir about overcoming gang violence, poverty, and race—perfect for fans of My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood and Dapper Made in Harlem
It all started with the mugshot seen ‘round the world. Jeremy Meeks rose to global fame, as his photograph from jail led to nicknames like Prison Bae and Hot Felon soon after. He became an icon while still behind bars, and once he left the prison system, he vowed never again to return.
But there is much more to Meeks than a pretty face. From bouncing coast to coast in his childhood, to enduring a poverty-stricken and gang-tied adolescence that ultimately led to prison being his second home, Meeks has a story to tell. Model Citizen is the tale of how one man changed his entire world once that world saw his face. From humble beginnings to wealth, high fashion, and Hollywood, Meeks is a true success story. The new American Dream, finally realized.
Includes 46 photos, featuring 24 full-page color modeling photos by celebrity photographer Jim Jordan
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2024
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July 6, 2025
The editing on this is shocking. There’s whole chapters practically word-for-word of the previous chapter. It feels rushed to write and rushed to print. The chronology is off too. As for the narrative, it is written through the lens of reformed criminal, so doesn’t really take you to his mindset and place where his experiences happened. There’s no heart in this tome. It could be so much more interesting! Alas, it’s a quick tour of life with no depth.
Recommended for people who have already organised their sock drawer and have nothing else to do.
Recommended for people who have already organised their sock drawer and have nothing else to do.
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