Many have seen Tyler Perry’s plays and films, but his books are fewer and less known. I was greatly motivated and inspired by Tyler Perry’s Higher is Waiting and I definitely suggest you check it out as well! Learning of his journey was very interesting and there were many moment’s of growth that were very inspirational.
About the Book
An intimate book of inspiration by one of the great cultural icons of our time
Higher Is Waiting is a spiritual guidebook, a collection of teachings culled from the experiences of a lifetime, meant to inspire readers to climb higher in their own lives and pull themselves up to a better, more fulfilling place. In this intimate book, Tyler Perry writes of how his faith has sustained him in hard times, centered him in good times, and enriched his life.
Beginning with his earliest memories of growing up a shy boy in New Orleans, Perry recalls the moments of grace and beauty in a childhood marked by brutality, deprivation, and fear. With tenderness he sketches portraits of the people who sustained him and taught him indelible lessons about integrity, trust in God, and the power of forgiveness: his aunt Mae, who cared for her grandfather, who was born a slave, and sewed quilts that told a story of generations; Mr. Butler, a blind man of remarkable dignity and elegance, who sold penny candies on a street corner; and his beloved mother, Maxine, who endured abuse, financial hardship, and the daily injustices of growing up in the Jim Crow South yet whose fierce love for her son burned bright and never dimmed. Perry writes of how he nurtured his dreams and discovered solace in nature, and of his resolute determination to reach ever higher.
Perry vividly and movingly describes his growing awareness of God’s presence in his life, how he learned to tune in to His voice, to persevere through hard times, and to choose faith over fear. Here he is: the devoted son, the loving father, the steadfast friend, the naturalist, the philanthropist, the creative spirit—a man whose life lessons and insights into scripture are a gift offered with generosity, humility, and love.
My Thoughts
I hate that they call it a ‘Spiritual Guide Book,’ I am pretty much not in favor of anything with that description. Thankfully, I didn’t read that prior to starting the book! I was inspired and fascinated by his story and am always grateful when people share such personal things. Unlike many spiritual books that I’ve read, this one isn’t difficult to get into and is hard to put down! I greatly suggest you add it to your reading list this year!
Check It Out
~ Tyler Perry ~ Penguin Random House ~
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