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Devout : Losing My Faith to Find Myself.
'Devout' is raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved 'American Idol' finalist David Archuleta that traces his 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.
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- ISBN: 9781668222485
- Physical Description: 304 pages ; 1 x 15 cm
- Publisher: Canada : Gallery Books, 2026.
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| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | Library Bound Incorporated |
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| Subject: | BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal RELIGION / Christianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
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A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuletaâs 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 menâand 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 careerâeven being banned from the showâs setâDavid reveals the emotional abuse and inner turmoil that he says plagued his childhood.
This searing memoir reflects on Davidâs 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 whoâs ever wrestled with who they are versus who theyâre told to be.
