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The American Idol runner up shares his life journey, explaining how he overcame vocal cord paralysis to achieve his dream of being a singer, revealing insecurities and how he draws strength from his faith and his family.
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"After a whole lot of soul-searching, I realized that all through my life it was the act of facing and overcoming my insecurities that has always brought out the best in me. Looking back now I see that I was somehow able to tap into the best parts of myself in those moments when I needed to get through a difficult situation---on or off the stage. It kind of hit me that the most meaningful thing I could do with this book (and my story in general) is to try to inspire people to do the same....There are no hot lights shining in my eyes, no microphone being held up to my face, and no screaming media people barraging me with questions. It's just you and me."---David ArchuletaRunner-up on American Idol and successful music artist David Archuleta was named one of the "Breakout Stars of 2008" by Forbes magazine and landed the number two spot on the Billboard charts.In Chords of Strength David shares his unexpected and inspiring journey, including how he overcame vocal cord paralysis to achieve his dream of being a singer. He reveals his insecurities about his voice---before realizing that he loved the way singing made him feel more than he disliked the way he sounded. In this personal memoir, David opens up about the strength he draws from his unshakable faith and unyielding family. He pays tribute to those who continue to inspire him and through their example help him believe in himself, his talent, and his abilities.Intimate and uplifting, Chords of Strength allows a unique glimpse of the man behind the music and offers hope to anyone with a passion and a dream.David Archuleta is a pop singer/songwriter and runner-up on American Ido, where he received more than forty million votes. His self-titled album, David Archuleta, has sold more than one million copies nationally. His debut single,"Crush," reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Archuleta was named one of Forbes magazine's "Breakout Stars of 2008," and he won three Teen Choice Awards in 2009 and an ALMA Award for Rising Male Star. He lives in Utah with his family.
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