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  • How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams
  • Written by: Yvonne Orji
  • Narrated by: Yvonne Orji
  • Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (115 ratings)

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Bamboozled by Jesus

Written by: Yvonne Orji
Narrated by: Yvonne Orji
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Publisher's Summary

Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji - best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure - shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams.

Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more.

The way Yvonne sees it, God is a sovereign prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own life - complete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks - she realizes it’s one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a self-help book - it’s a get-yours book!

In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes listeners on a journey through 25 life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. But this ain’t your mama’s Bible study. Yvonne infuses wit and heart in sharing pointers like why the way up is sometimes down, and how fear is synonymous to food poisoning. Her joyful, confident approach to God will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent.

With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji is exactly the kind of cultural leader we need in these chaotic times. And her journey through being Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to a life you never could’ve imagined - if it wasn’t your own.

©2021 Yvonne Orji (P)2021 Worthy Books

What the critics say

“Inspiration practically leaps off the pages and into the hearts of readers.… Orji is a cheerleader and best friend for every dreamer.” (LaParis Hawkins, Booklist)

“Yvonne is an original voice that really needs to be heard now more than ever. Once you let her in your mind, you’ll never want her to leave.” (Chris Rock, actor and comedian)

"Yvonne somehow found a way to brilliantly weave her humor, insight, courage, and faith into pages that feel like a weekend retreat hanging with your best, boldest, brightest and most blessed girlfriend. Bamboozled by Jesus is real talk about deep faith put in practice from a woman committed to living a life of vision, purpose, service and success." (Kerry Washington, actress, producer, and director)

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Amazing, hilarious and moving

I couldn't stop listening. Such a well done book, very grounded and transparent. Well written and perfectly narrated.

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Great Read 👌🏽

I love the book, listening to it is amazing while you clean or cook and you can take side notes. I just love how she expresses herself in the book making us live and relive her mishaps the good and the bad. i love the advice definitely taking some for me

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inspired

love this book. thank you Ms. Orji for sharing ur life story and listening to u help make me realize that I have been bamboozled by Jesus and on the journey that my Creator wants me on.

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So inspiring!

She’s funny. She’s talented. She preaches in a way that you can relate/understand. Can’t recommend enough!

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Best Book I have read so far this year!

This book is brilliant, storytelling, rooted, and grounded in Christianity. I couldn't put it down. Kudos to Yvonne! The comparing and contrast to the Bible is brilliant. A must-read, this book will strengthen your faith in God!

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Wonderful book

This book got me crying laughing and also just crying. It refreshed my view of life.

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Let Jesus Bamboozled You too

Great story of inspiration and hearing it Yvonne narrate you get to hear her truth with her great sense of humour.
Lots of great references and clarity on how Jesus/God supports us every step of the way.

I’m looking forward to seeing how Jesus/God will bamboozle my life.

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Fantastic!!

I was laughing from the introduction. I found it very honest and relatable. Enjoyed all the Naija references too. Lovely story, oh I am ready to get Bamboozled by Jesus so bad! Lol

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So good!

I’m loving Yvonne’s words of wisdom and her comedic tone for story telling. She is hilarious!

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EXCELLENT

Loved it! Enjoyed how much she made TGB so relevant to her life storytelling

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