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Devout

Losing My Faith to Find Myself

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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 Mormon Heartfelt
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I've followed David and enjoyed his music for many years, his story is so impactful.
I think it will help many people understand the struggle of those who don't feel accepted by their church community and help those who relate to his story feel less alone.

Such a powerful story

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Absolutely love this book written and performed by David Archuleta. The fact that he narrates his own story makes this book even more poignant and for me at times,a tear jerker. David eloquently shares his story including extensive trauma experienced in his career (including Starsearch and Idol) and his family life, all founded upon the expectations association with the LDS church. I am a longtime fan and was quite unaware of the depth and extent of the issues. But David turns them into positive learnings since he made a number of profound decisions to take back his life, his future. I’m confident this book will help many who are going through similar trials in their life. Bravo.

One of a kind, authentic, heart-breaking

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Listening to Devout by David Archuleta was a deeply emotional experience for me.

His story about faith, identity, and the courage it takes to be honest with yourself resonated in ways I didn’t expect. I grew up in a religious environment that functioned very much like a cult, and I devoted my entire life to it. When I eventually fell in love with someone I wasn’t “supposed” to love, everything came crashing down. He chose to stay within that world and marry a woman, while I chose to walk away from the life and career I had built.

What followed was one of the darkest decades of my life.

Hearing David share his journey brought up a lot of emotions, but it also gave me something incredibly meaningful: reassurance. His story reminded me that choosing authenticity, even when it costs you everything is still the right decision.

I’m grateful he had the courage to tell this story. For anyone who has wrestled with faith, identity, and belonging, Devout will stay with you long after the last chapter.

Honest and real!

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I've followed David since his idol days and to hear about his life in detail, knowing I was going through similar struggles, was so powerful and emotional. He retells his experiences with such clarity and realness that I felt like I was part of the journey. I'd encourage everyone, especially if you are religious and/or part of the LGBTQ+ community, to give this a listen.

Raw, heartfelt storytelling

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