Lyrics of My Life, Branden James
Lyrics of My Life, Branden James
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Lyrics of My Life
My Journey with Family, HIV and Reality TV

Author: Branden James

Narrator: Daniel Henning

Unabridged: 7 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/14/2021


Synopsis

The world was not the least bit surprised when Branden James became a finalist on season eight of America's Got Talent, receiving high praise from the judges for his emotional, operatic vocals. 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 himself. Branden continued to inspire his fans 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.

Lyrics of My Life is authentically Branden: 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. 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.

About Branden James

Branden James first captivated millions as a finalist on the 2013 season of America's Got Talent. Since then, he has toured with The Twelve Tenors-personally performing for Pope Benedict XVI and the Mandela Family in South Africa. Branden has also performed at The Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. He tours internationally in a cello and vocal duo called Branden & James with his husband, Australian cellist James Clark.


Reviews

Goodreads review by BRIAN on November 12, 2020

Lyrics of My Life is an amazing read. Branden's life and his story are truly inspirational. I found so much of my life represented in each and every page. It is very well written and gives all of us a view of what it is like to grow up being gay along with the challenges of living as a gay man in th......more

Goodreads review by Leah on February 29, 2024

A very brave story to tell. A few weeks ago my husband and I had the pleasure of attending, Branden and James musical show along with a very experienced piano player at The Palm in Puerto Vallarta … loved it.......more

Goodreads review by Smokeyandashes on July 15, 2021

Loved this book! I don't normally read memoirs but after seeing Branden & James perform, I decided to read his new memoir. I read it in 2 days!......more

Goodreads review by Jean on October 26, 2020

This book was an amazing look into the life, struggles, heart and spirit of an equally amazing young man. Through everything Branden has been through, bad and good, he has held on to his spirit and to those things that are important to him. I adored him before I read the book... if it be possible, I......more