Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others

Written by Zachary Levi

Narrated by Zachary Levi

Audiobook read by Zachary Levi

Radical Love is the debut memoir from actor Zachary Levi (Shazam!,?American Underdog,?The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,?Chuck), which shares his emotional journey through a lifetime of crippling anxiety and depression to find joy, gratitude, and ultimate purpose.

Facing the scars of childhood trauma and the voices in his head that told him he would never be enough, Zac recounts the raw yet honest behind-the-scenes story of:

• his family life,
• career successes,
• and personal disappointments.

This all led Zac to rock bottom and landed him in a therapy center, where he learned to address the underlying issues that preceded his downward spiral. With vulnerability and humor, Zac relates the valuable lessons and insights he’s learned so that you can rise from the ashes of trauma and pursue a meaningful life of gratitude.

Radical Love combines witty, touching, and powerful commentary with relatable illustrations to help you on your own path toward mental wellness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harper Horizon
• Release date: Jun 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9780785236771

Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi has proven himself a triple threat. He is an accomplished actor, singer, and dancer who displayed this with his Tony-nominated performance for “Best Leading Actor in a Musical” in the critically praised Broadway production, She Loves Me. In March 2023, Levi reprised his role as Shazam! in the Warner Bros. DC franchise, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Directed by David F. Sandberg, this was the follow-up to the first installment, Shazam! which held the #1 spot at the box office for weeks following its April 2019 release. In a fan favorite recurring role, Levi took home a SAG Award for “Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series” for season two and three of Amazon Studios’ Emmy winning series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The first season of the show won six Primetime Emmys, two Golden Globes, as well as a Peabody Award and two Critics’ Choice Awards. The second season won one Golden Globe, three Screen Actor Guild Awards, one PGA Award, two Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, one Critics Choice TV Award, and TV Program of the Year at the AFI Awards.  Levi is best known for his fan favorite performance as Chuck Bartowski in the hit NBC series, Chuck.  In June 2022, Levi made his author debut with his memoir, Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others, which shares his emotional journey through a lifetime of crippling anxiety and depression to find joy, gratitude, and ultimate purpose. Up next, Zachary will star in Harold & the Purple Crayon for Sony, based on the wildly popular children’s book written by Crockett Johnson. The film is slated for an August 2024 release in theaters. Levi currently serves as an Ambassador to Active Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness among college students, via peer-to-peer dialogue, and interaction.

Reviews for Radical Love

[Ron Stowers · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I appreciated the humor and vulnerability with which he approached a very sensitive topic. Felt like he was talking directly to me. Got a lot out of it.

[Donna Seyfert · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I truly love this book! And I feel that anyone fighting depression and anxiety needs to read it!

[Elizabeth Henning · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Please read this book if you have struggled with mental illness or self worth or trauma. This book was amazing and eye opening.

I will gift this book to any and everyone who shares in these struggles.

[michelle_yackel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love how real the author was with his own story as well as informative!!!

[Kate Nelson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Zach, I just want to say thank you for being a pivotal part of my healing journey through this book. ??♥️

[vmcastilhone · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book really helped me to initiate my journey toward believing that I was worthy of being alive and being loved.

[asha gant · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I’m honestly struggling to put into words how amazing this book is, how similar our journeys have been, and how much the shared experiences expressed in this book have helped me feel loved and supported. Thank you Zachary Levi ?

[Caroline Ménard Nadeau · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's been a tough reading for me but soooooo helpful ! Thanks Zachary for your sharing.

[Stacey Fultz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Saying that I loved this book feels wrong. But Zachary Levi’s willingness to share his journey with mental health is brave, and I love bravery displayed in this way.

I originally got this as an eARC book. But I could not bring myself to read it, I prefer to hear memoirs when they are read by the author.

[Janvier Schutz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent read, honest and open and I’m sure very helpful for a lot of people. Everyone can benefit from reading this book!

[Kelly Izell · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I wish I had known faith plays a large part of the book, but it’s still entertaining to hear his backstory

[Angie Lewis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Zachary Levi accurately and articulately relates to his audience in his delivery of his mental health journey. His story is my story! I needed a push to keep going and this book has given me that! Thank you!!!

[shanesparks1989 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I could not put it down. I tried. However, I had to finish it. I didn’t want to stop. As someone who related on ways to Zachary. This is captivating. Real. Raw. Life. An absolute must read.

[Becky Hagerty · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As a fan, it was intriguing. It's sad but hopeful. It was impressively deep and honest. It was unfortunately relatable.

[Lindsay Walker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

He tells the story of his life and the ups and downs in a way that makes you feel like his best friend. His stories are so profound and moving, and the advice is so solid. A++

[April Frye · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was empowering to hear a public figure use his platform to bring awareness to mental illness and to share his struggles so openly and honestly. The author's experiences in his treatments offers so much hope to others dealing with anxiety and depression.

[JJ Gallin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved his beautiful story and rawness. Made me legit laugh and cry. Great therapy

[Jamie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Zachary Levi is not only an amazing actor, but evidently a talented writer too. In this autobiography he is real, open and honest about growing up with childhood trauma and the challenges that linger into adulthood from it. I love that he’s willing to lead the reader on a journey of healing, through his own journey of healing.

[Mary Salmon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I think this is a very important and pivotal book. It confronts not only the importance of mental health, but also the stigmas around it. Specifically, it focuses on the importance of therapy as long as you do the work needed. I applaud how open and raw this is.

[Larissa Vin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderfully honest account of Mr. Levi’s mental health and spiritual journeys. He reads it so beautifully, too. Highly recommend.

[Jessica Grissom · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is phenomenal! I mean, I always loved Flynn Rider, but this book makes me have a lot of respect for Zach. This is a must read for anyone who has a crazy family or family member (all of us on this planet) and want to breakthrough in their own journey of personal healing. It’s real and raw. I loved it.