I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith

Written by Lecrae Moore

Narrated by LeCrae

Includes a bonus track featuring Lecrae's song "Still"!

When the challenges you've faced threaten to destroy your life, how do you find your way back to the truths you thought you believed?

I Am Restored tells the untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his future--until he learned that the wounds we carry can have the potential to be unlikely guides to healing and freedom for ourselves and others. 

Throughout I Am Restored, Lecrae documents the shattering yet hopeful story of how he faced the scars of his past--sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction, and depression--and emerged more fully human than ever before. With remarkable transparency and vulnerability, Lecrae reveals that at the height of his professional success, his life was spinning out of control, driven by a past that he had never confronted and a religious perspective that was incapable of meeting the challenge.

I Am Restored takes an unflinching look at the personal and public spaces that are too often at the societal core of our pain and heartache--culture, politics, family, church, and more--and teaches us that forgiveness can be the birthplace of the life that God has created for us.

Throughout this powerful, deeply personal account, Lecrae shares the life lessons he's learned about:

• Confronting the pain and trauma that has shaped your story
• Breaking the cycle of sin and shame and embracing joy and authenticity
• Finding hope and healing in the midst of chaos
• The simple practices that can change your mental, emotional, and spiritual health
• Leading a life that's bursting with creativity and true freedom

I Am Restored is a hopeful, inspiring charge to start your journey to lasting healing today. No matter what your past has held, God is near you, he hears you, and he's not done writing your story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Oct 13, 2020
• ISBN: 9780310358053

Lecrae Moore

A multiple Grammy Award–winning platinum-selling artist, Lecrae has evolved into a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and co-owner/president of Reach Records. A catalyst for restoration in faith, music, and popular culture, he is part of a new wave of thought leaders who are engaging the culture and taking faith out of the pulpits into the wider world in hopes of bringing restoration! To date, Lecrae has sold millions of albums and has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including a win for Best Gospel Album, fifteen Dove Awards, and one Billboard Music Award. He has also received both a Soul Train Music Award and a BET Hip Hop Award nomination. From his 2017 album, All Things Work Together, his single "I'll Find You," ft. Tori Kelly, is now certified platinum by the RIAA (sold more than one million copies), and "Blessings," ft. Ty Dolla $ign, is now gold (sold more than 500k). In addition to his book I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith, Lecrae released an album titled Restoration and a three-part video narrative titled The Road to Restoration, a prelude to his forthcoming documentary. Lecrae is involved with and partnered in several community initiatives that are rebuilding the west side of metro Atlanta, commonly known as The Bluff. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and three children.

Reviews for I Am Restored

[Sherrice · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great listen. I've been listening to Lecrae's music since early 00's. This book was not a disappointment.

[Patrina Roberts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hearing the process for restoration through a male's lens is hopeful, healing, and gratifying. Lecra was willing to be open and transparent enough for readers to see the hurt and confusion to come to his truth with who he is with himself and his relationship with Christ.
Listening to him explain how it is okay to have a relationship with Christ and be able to seek professional guidance was a relief. For it has been far to long that Christians hide behind religion, eventhough the word tells us that faith without works is dead. So, thank you Lecra for your transparency.

[Joshua Chatman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Real. Raw. Helpful and hopeful. I appreciated Lecrae bringing us in on his journey. A lot of what he says in the book is both encouraging and challenging.

[Casey Petterson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best books I’ve read in a while. So thankful for his story.