Higher Is Waiting

Tyler Perry

Nov 2017 · Sold by Random House

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

This book spoke to me in everyway. I've already started talking about it to my Friends a definite "Must Read" and have in your book collection. You taught me something I didn't know about eagles, I thought they pushed their little ones from the nest also :-) . The only issue I have, I've finished reading it and wanting more. Tyler I hope it doesn't end here. This would be a great "Tyler's Young Life with His Mother" Movie story. And I say young life because God's not through with you yet. Wishing you the very best. You are a great person. God Bless you and your Family. You get 10 stars.... Sincerely, "Army Girl"

This book is very relative to my upbringing and my current situation. I know i can use the wisdom from this book to grow. I just pray that God bless me to be aware, remain selfless, with strength and drive to apply these teachings effectively to mine and my families lives! God bless Mr. Tyler Perry for sharing!

I love this book! Tyler Perry explains allot that people would question about religion or the bible! He brings clarity! God Bless Him ❤ 👼

About the author

Writer, actor, filmmaker, playwright, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tyler Perry is the mastermind behind nineteen theatrically released feature films, twenty stage plays, nine television shows, and a #1 New York Times bestselling book. His creative empire has won over audiences and built communities from the Tyler Perry Studios home base in Atlanta, Georgia, throughout the world. His unique blend of spiritual hope and down-home humor continues to shape his inspiring life story, connecting with fans across the globe and always leaving space to dream. Since 2006, the Perry Foundation’s aim has been to transform tragedy into triumph by seeding individual potential, supporting communities, and harvesting real change. The foundation supports education, clean water, health, agriculture, girls’ and women’s rights, technology, arts, culture, and globally sustainable economic development, both in the United States and around the world.