{"product_id":"devout-losing-my-faith-to-find-myself-david-archuleta-hardcover","title":"Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself -- David Archuleta, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt just seventeen, David Archuleta rose to national fame as the runner-up on \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDevout\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis searing memoir reflects on David's ventures with \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, \u003ci\u003eDevout \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for fans of pop culture, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol\u003c\/i\u003e, and anyone deconstructing their religious upbringing, or who's ever wrestled with who they are versus who they're told to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Archuleta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668222485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn Season 7 of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol\u003c\/i\u003e, David Archuleta made over 30 million television viewers swoon with his angelic voice, ultimately winning runner-up on the show at the age of seventeen. His journey has included turning out multiple platinum-selling hits, achieving global acclaim as a live performer, and emerging as an undeniable fixture on the pop-culture scene. Since his first single \"Crush,\" he has released eight studio albums, twenty-four singles, and twenty-one music videos. Hit singles \"Crème Brulée\" and \"Hell Together\" have marked a striking evolution and new chapter for David as an artist and creative entrepreneur while continuing to expand his audience globally. Having grown up as a poster child for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, David struggled to be his true self and didn't come out as queer until 2021. He now advocates for members of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archuleta, David","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922562662628,"sku":"9781668222485","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781668222485.jpg?v=1777085208","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/devout-losing-my-faith-to-find-myself-david-archuleta-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}