First published 2016
Lecrae opens his life completely in this raw memoir. The two-time Grammy winning rapper survived childhood abuse, battled drugs and alcohol, entered rehab, faced an abortion, and attempted suicide. Through each crisis, he searched for meaning and acceptance from others. That search nearly destroyed him. Lecrae discovered that living for people's approval meant dying from their rejection. He found unwavering faith in Jesus and began seeking God's affirmation instead of human praise. Now a chart-topping artist who defies industry categories, Lecrae has made peace with his craft and learned to ignore critics. He shares the most sensitive details of his journey, includes intimate handwritten journal entries, and responds directly to those who question his choices. This memoir shows how one man found faith and freedom while navigating the tension between Christian beliefs and secular success.
Genres: christian, autobiography, memoir, biography-memoir, christian-living
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, redemption-arc
256 pages · Hardcover · B&H Books
Content warnings: abuse, addiction, mental-illness, suicide