Bamboozled By Jesus
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4.5 • 203 Ratings
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji—best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure—shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams.
Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more.
The way Yvonne sees it, God is a Sovereign Prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own life—complete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks—she realizes it’s one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help book—it’s a Get Yours book!
In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty-five life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. But this ain’t your mama’s Bible study. Yvonne infuses wit and heart in sharing pointers like why the way up is sometimes down, and how fear is synonymous to food poisoning. Her joyful, confident approach to God will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent.
With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji is exactly the kind of cultural leader we need in these chaotic times. And her journey through being Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to a life you never could’ve imagined—if it wasn’t your own.
Customer Reviews
Hooked!!!
This was my very first audiobook. I was not disappointed. I had to hear the author’s words in the author’s voice. She spit mad wisdom in such a short space! There were times when I wasn’t sure if she was reading her testimony or reading my mail. It really gave me strength as I listened during my commute home. I felt energized and a push to keep it moving.
If you’re feeling despondent, low and on the verge of giving up, read or listen to this book. If this doesn’t get you hyped about your life and what God is able to do if you keep hope alive, then I don’t know what will.
Her humor and perspective on the characters in the “good book” as she calls it, will have you not only rolling on the floor laughing but pausing as you see your flaws in those who are now famous for their faith and courage in dire situations and circumstances. Go ahead, let God bamboozle you too boo. I am.
Loved the Perspective
Great perspective of a millennial relationship with God!
Loved it!
It’s honest & insightful. Loved listening to every bit of it, even the acknowledgements!!
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