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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! Biographies & Memoirs Christianity Entertainment & Celebrities Music Heartfelt Mormon Inspiring Thought-Provoking
Raw Vulnerability • Authentic Storytelling • Emotional Narration • Powerful Journey • Inspiring Resilience

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David has a beautiful soul! I’m so happy you are finally living your life and seeking happiness! I love you man!

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I truly enjoyed this book. Very heartfelt. It’s amazing how David changed and grew with life’s shit that hit us all. making it Evan harder with the lens of the world and a homophobic church. It was well written.

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i feel David id blaming the church too much. They helped make him famous and ssupported him and now he turns his back on them.

his family problems.

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I laughed, I cried, my mouth gaped open and I said, “what the actual f*#%” Was excited to hear his coming out story but was not expecting such a powerful, honest, vulnerable story of how he found his authentic voice. Sharing his deepest wounds has exposed why he is so full of light. I hope that active LDS members will feel his yearning for love and acceptance from members, leaders, and both his temporal and heavenly parents.

David finally found his voice

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I loved hearing about his journey through family problems and church lgbtq prejudice. Thank you for this wonderful book.

What a journey!

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