Higher Is Waiting

By: Tyler Perry

Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

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 listeners 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.

©2017 Tyler Perry (P)2017 Random House Audio

phenomenal!

A true success plan mentally and spiritually. Highly recommend if you value both of these factors in life.

Awesome!

Filled with so many life lessons and wisdom! Such a blessing to me! May God bless you Mr. Perry! You are truly one of kind! Thank you for just being you!

I'm going to listen to this book several times

This book is good for the soul and spirit. It makes you be more reflective of self and mind. I'm keeping this book close and I'm going to listen to it again.

Just finished my second time listening to this book. The stories and lessons in this book feeds my soul and motivates and inspire me to do and be better. This book brings me peace.

Beautiful story!

Loved how it is written, how he ends each chapter with scripture and makes you think about your own life. Loved it!

great inspirational book

I love this book is very inspirational..... I think everyone should read this book..... you will get something from it I promise

Loved it!!

This book made me laugh, made me cry and got me to reflect on a lot of personal issues. The best advise I ever got was right here and I wasn’t even searching for it. My only criticism would be that I would have wanted Tyler to have narrated it himself but Dominic did a great job! Thank you for this book Tyler, I very much enjoyed it and I can honestly say it has been one of my now favorites!

Loved it!

Really enjoyed listening to this book. Really opened up my mind to the possibilities in my life, motivating me to reach higher and dig deeper.

I am so grateful for you sharing your story.

So many emotions I have struggled with my whole life were addressed. I have a clear path now to start the healing process.

a good book with awesome motivation.

A good book with awesome motivation. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because the book was not voiced by Tyler Perry.

Become aware early

Autobiographies offer insight and this one did not fail. Tyler linked his events and outcomes in such a way that kept you curious and engaged.