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Devout

Losing My Faith to Find Myself

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Devout

By: David Archuleta, Paula Abdul - introduction
Narrated by: David Archuleta
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 Featuring three new songs from David Archuleta making their exclusive debut on this audiobook!

A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta’s journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden pressures of fame, the weight of religious expectations, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

At just seventeen, David Archuleta rose to national fame as the runner-up on American Idol season seven, captivating millions with his angelic voice. Behind the scenes, however, he was struggling with a truth he feared would destroy everything: he was attracted to men—and a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In Devout, David takes you inside his deeply personal journey as a closeted Mormon teen turned international pop star, torn between faith, fame, and identity. From dealing with the pressures of being on a hit television show to a domineering father who controlled every aspect of his career—even being banned from the show’s set—David reveals the emotional abuse and inner turmoil that he says plagued his childhood.

This searing memoir reflects on David’s ventures with American Idol, a tour with Demi Lovato, and a two year sabbatical as a missionary in South America, charting his path through heartbreak, estrangement, three engagements, thoughts of suicide, and finally, his courageous decision to leave the Mormon Church in order to live authentically as a queer man. Featuring never-before-seen photos, Devout is a must-read for fans of pop culture, American Idol, and anyone deconstructing their religious upbringing, or who’s ever wrestled with who they are versus who they’re told to be.

Narrated by the author, the audiobook features three new songs coinciding with themes from his memoir—"On Purpose," "Old and Young," and "Stay"—that David was inspired to cowrite along his journey and performs for the very first time only on the audiobook of Devout! Christianity Entertainment & Celebrities Music Heartfelt
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As a fan of David since his first Idol audition, I was interested to hear more about his journey and get an insight into why he is the way he is. Devout (a perfect title) was more intimate and detailed than I expected, which made for a fascinating and at times heartbreaking listen. His strength and courage is inspiring. His accent when quoting British people was funny. But seriously, this is an important book and will not only change perspectives for the better, but save many people from avoidable suffering and harm. A must-read/listen, not just for fans.

A must-read/listen

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I like it when the author reads his own written story, he genuinely express it and I like David's Voice like he was directly speaking with me when I am listening

The Narration of David Archuleta himself <3

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This journey I embarked on listening to this memoir of David’s life and journey was an emotional listen, and had me in me in my feels of how much he endured and went through growing up battling feelings of feeling attraction to men and all the struggles that came with it, bringing me back to my time with the very same struggles. This book is very raw and emotional, and I cannot wait to receive my physical hardback copy of this memoir.

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