{"product_id":"i-once-was-lost-my-search-for-god-in-america-hardcover","title":"I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon Lemon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a deeply personal follow-up to his #1 bestseller \u003ci\u003eThis is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism\u003c\/i\u003e, a modern media iconoclast faces a test of faith--and reveals how such tribulations can make us stronger, as individuals and as a nation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Renowned journalist Don Lemon always had a complicated relationship with God. He cherished the Southern Black church he was raised in, but struggled with the fundamentalist rejection of his right to exist as a gay man--one who wanted to marry his longtime love in a church wedding with all the traditional trimmings. In his work as a reporter, moreover, he saw his fellow Americans losing faith in a higher power, in institutions, and in each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Setting out to understand the place that religion has in our lives today, Don turned a journalistic eye on ancient stories and found connections that sparked memories, conversations, and chance encounters. Then, suddenly, his world unraveled: In a blaze of inglorious headlines, Don was ousted from his high-profile network news job and tasked with redefining his role in the shifting media landscape. But through a year of personal changes and professional whiplash, he kept his \"eyes on the prize\" and ultimately found what he was seeking: grace, within himself and in this nation we call home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rich with humor and Louisiana realness, \u003ci\u003eI Once Was Lost\u003c\/i\u003e is a prayer for a country that reflects the multifaceted image of God and a clarion call to those who believe in our common humanity enough to fight for it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Lemon\u003c\/b\u003e spent three decades on local and national TV, a trusted voice after the Sandy Hook massacre, in war-torn Eastern Europe, and during the riots of 2020. Anchoring \u003ci\u003eDon Lemon Tonight\u003c\/i\u003e on CNN, he was known for hard-hitting interviews with public officials and compassionate dialogue with everyday people. \u003ci\u003eThe Don Lemon Show\u003c\/i\u003e is now streaming on all platforms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.5 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44795000881254,"sku":"9780316567695","price":38.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/e_GBxDJcwa9780316567695.webp?v=1771149145","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/i-once-was-lost-my-search-for-god-in-america-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}