Higher Is Waiting - Tyler Perry

Higher Is Waiting

By Tyler Perry

  • Release Date: 2017-11-14
  • Genre: Christianity
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 209 Ratings

Description

In this intimate book of inspiration, Tyler Perry writes of how his faith has sustained him in hard times, centered him in good times, and enriched his life.
 
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. 
 
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.

Reviews

  • Must Read

    5
    By Subonic
    This was a good read. Once I started I didn’t want to stop. I could relate to some of the things he went through..
  • Inspiring Read!!!!

    4
    By Reika Boo
    I gave it 4 stars because everything can always be better but Tyler Perry did an exceptional job with this book!!! It’s soo relatable.. It’s personal and even though it was his life that he wrote about, my story jumped off each page.. I felt like he oversaw my life and wrote it as his own.. so many lessons.. so thorough and diligent.. so inspiring.. AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!
  • Higher is Waiting

    5
    By Hayes#1
    An AWESOME read!! So uplifting, inspiring and motivating. I loved it!
  • Excellent

    5
    By iasia_miracle
    Amazing great read
  • Trying to Climb

    5
    By Freddie B Real
    Tyler Perry’s storytelling technique always reflects a deep understanding of life far beyond his years. So his advice really centered in my life. As an aspiring writer, I’m desperately trying not to give up sharing my love of storytelling. I only hope that my novels will move audiences like he has.
  • The best book ever

    5
    By Sson87
    This is my first book .. I truly enjoyed every second of it .. thank you for making me understand my life and that God is in control.🙏 “don’t depend on my understanding” , like never . I pray & stay in faith .
  • Part Memoir, Part Motivational Guide - 100% Inspirational

    5
    By S2S Global
    Fantastic book packed full of powerful messages. Highly recommend.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Earlyearl259
    This book has truly helped me to find myself, and my purpose. It has accompanied me during reflective times in my life. As a Christian, I’ve found the references to the Bible very helpful.
  • Great read

    5
    By rosie❤️👑🌹
    This book was very inspiring. I loved every bit of it.
  • A disappointment

    3
    By phepburn242
    I expected a autobiography & got a self help book. Not an exciting read.

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