Just Beyond the Light, D. Randall Blythe
Just Beyond the Light, D. Randall Blythe
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Just Beyond the Light
Making Peace with the Wars Inside Our Head

Author: D. Randall Blythe

Narrator: D. Randall Blythe

Unabridged: 8 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 02/18/2025


Synopsis

From the author of Dark Days and lead singer of long-running extreme metal band, Lamb of God, a riveting and revelatory memoir about self-development and maintaining proper prospective through difficult times
 
In his gripping, bestselling debut memoir Dark Days, Lamb of God vocalist D. Randall (Randy) Blythe unflinchingly wrote about some of the most harrowing episodes of his past. 

Now, in his highly anticipated follow-up Just Beyond the Light, Blythe shares how he works daily to maintain positivity in a world that feels like it is spinning out of control. In his own words, Just Beyond the Light is a "tight, concise roadmap of how I have attempted to maintain what I believe to be a proper perspective in life, even during difficult times." Written with a scathing balance of hard-edged reality offset by a knowing humor and a razor-sharp wit, voiced in in his inimitable, conversational, everyman-philosopher style, Blythe clearly breaks down his approach to life, which is a personal and idiosyncratic mix of sobriety, art, and surfing. He writes movingly of his childhood in the South, of fallen friends, of what he’s learned touring the world as the vocalist of a successful heavy metal band, and of the very real ways he is doing what he can to leave the world a better place. Above all, he offers readers hope that balance, real balance, is possible, even (or especially) when things seem hopeless. 
 
Compelling, compassionate, and refreshingly honest, Just Beyond the Light ultimately reminds readers that “as long as we keep our feet (and minds) planted firmly on the ground that is reality, the sky isn’t falling— it never has been, and it never will.”
 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amadeo on March 05, 2025

My first thought of reading this was it is very reminiscent of “the subtle art of not giving a f*ck” and then I saw someone else leave a review saying the same thing, so it’s good to know I’m not the only one. It was cool to get a raw view of his life, his opinions, and hear about the work he has do......more

Goodreads review by John on February 27, 2025

Going into this book I thought I would've enjoyed it more. I am a Lamb of God fan. I don't listen to them as much anymore. I saw the reviews before me just mentioned how they like the band and gave a 1 or 2 sentence brief review on the book so I'll give a more lengthy review without trying to spoil......more

Goodreads review by Senkiv on March 29, 2025

It’s amusing and highly entertaining to hear a man that’s been through such a unique experience such as Randy. From stories about his band Lamb Of God to his grandmother and his friend Todd who helped save a cancer patient’s life, along with his thoughts and musings on life and how he strives to be......more

Goodreads review by Paul on April 25, 2025

For a lead singer of a very well-known Heavy Metal Band, Randy Blythe is very well-spoken and articulate in this biography. From younger years in Virginia to traveling the world, this book spans his life, and he covers a lot of personally important topics and subjects true to his heart. I personally......more

Goodreads review by Scott on March 19, 2025

When I first heard about this book, I was worried that it might end up a little preachy, but thankfully, that's not how it turned out at all. It's just Randy doing what he does best, and that's telling stories. Whether you take anything away from them at all depends on your perspective. Though, if I......more