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A gripping memoir of faith, family, identity, and stardom, in Devout pop star David Archuleta shares his story of leaving the Mormon church, navigating the relationship with his emotionally abusive father, coming to terms with his sexuality, and finding strength in being your authentic self. Three years ago American Idol alum and pop star David Archuleta found himself on the floor of his apartment, suicidal, riddled with anxiety, and pleading to a god he was no longer sure even existed. It was a crisis of faith and identity, but it was also a turning point for a man who grew up queer in the Mormon church with severe anxiety and constantly under the pressure of his overbearing manager of a father. After that night, David vowed to be his authentic self. Of course, the journey to authenticity is never easy, which is the story Archuleta shares in Devout . From his childhood growing up in the Mormon church, to allegations of sexual abuse against his father and step-grandfather, to his time on American Idol and how the show runners and producers mistreated their young contestants, Archuleta''s memoir is filled with earnest, revelatory anecdotes from his fascinating personal and public lives. Not just for Archuleta''s myriad fans, Devout is a universal story of hope, told with sincerity and humility. It''s a salve for anyone who''s felt different, questioned their faith, felt they were living inauthentically. Most importantly, it''s a story for anyone whose had to break yourself down in order to rebuild yourself stronger than ever, and that''s everyone.
About the author
David Archuleta is a singer who first rose to prominence as a child after becoming the Junior Vocal Champion on the second season of Star Search. He later became runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol and subsequently debuted his self-titled album, which featured the lead single Crush, becoming #2 on the Billboard 200. Since then he has recorded seven albums, appeared on The Masked Singer, and guest starred on hit shows like iCarly and Hannah Montana.
Summary
A gripping memoir of faith, family, identity, and stardom, in Devout pop star David Archuleta shares his story of leaving the Mormon church, navigating the relationship with his emotionally abusive father, coming to terms with his sexuality, and finding strength in being your authentic self.
Three years ago American Idol alum and pop star David Archuleta found himself on the floor of his apartment, suicidal, riddled with anxiety, and pleading to a god he was no longer sure even existed. It was a crisis of faith and identity, but it was also a turning point for a man who grew up queer in the Mormon church with severe anxiety and constantly under the pressure of his overbearing manager of a father. After that night, David vowed to be his authentic self.
Of course, the journey to authenticity is never easy, which is the story Archuleta shares in Devout. From his childhood growing up in the Mormon church, to allegations of sexual abuse against his father and step-grandfather, to his time on American Idol and how the show runners and producers mistreated their young contestants, Archuleta’s memoir is filled with earnest, revelatory anecdotes from his fascinating personal and public lives.
Not just for Archuleta’s myriad fans, Devout is a universal story of hope, told with sincerity and humility. It’s a salve for anyone who’s felt different, questioned their faith, felt they were living inauthentically. Most importantly, it’s a story for anyone whose had to break yourself down in order to rebuild yourself stronger than ever, and that’s everyone.
