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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Lyrics of My Life: My Journey with Family, Hiv, and Reality TV

Lyrics of My Life: My Journey with Family, Hiv, and Reality TV

James, Branden

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ISBN10: 1627782923
ISBN13: 9781627782920
Publisher: Cleis Press
Published: Sep 8 2020
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Branden's book is needed for these times. Being true to our soul and living with courage is required for survival, and his moving story will certainly inspire others.

--Michael Feinstein, Grammy and Emmy-nominated performer

Lyrics of My Life is authentically Branden James: a memoir highlighting the conflicts of growing up gay in a world that looked upon his true self and beliefs as an impractical, sinful way of life.

The world was not the least bit surprised when Branden James became a finalist on Season 8 of America's Got Talent, receiving high praise from the judges for his emotional, operatic vocals. During his time in the spotlight, he hit more than one perfect note. Coming out and sharing intimate details of his broken ties with his religious family on the show, he received countless messages from fans who could relate to his personal struggles.

Through it all, Branden was surprised by one startling realization: how vital it was for him to be completely authentic in order to help others and continue to heal himself. Branden continued to inspire his fans and kindred spirits by publicly sharing further stories of struggling with depression, overcoming the tumultuous time when he contracted HIV, and being a victim of sexual assault, all while still identifying with the Christian faith.

Branden spares no details about his unstable life as a young adult, estrangement from his close-knit family, and, despite it all, his unbreakable will to overcome adversity. In a quest for his own personal freedom, Branden finds reconciliation with his family, rediscovers his faith, and realizes that affliction and hardship are not what define us as human beings.

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