Host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, is gearing up to release his most personal book yet — How Depression Saved My Life.
The book, set to drop in August, according to s press release by Joy Inc, is about turning pain into joy and finding light even in the darkest moments. It also explores themes of success, failure, personal growth, and mental health. It tells the story of how external achievements, fame, and professional milestones did not bring the fulfilment Jideonwo expected.
Sharing his excitement online, Jideonwo said, “When I saw this cover for my new book, I was screaming. First, I love it so much. So hard. Second, I am too excited about this book. This is my most important message to the world today.”
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“When I finished writing it, it healed me again,” he shared. “And then I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that the world desperately needs this message. I knew it when I heard the word to write this book. I knew it when my publishers confirmed it by giving me my first traditional publishing contract in 25 years. And I knew again when I was done, and I threw my head back and wept.”
According to Jideonwo, this would be the last time he would talk about the book until after Africa’s Biggest Talk Concert — the first-ever #WithChude Live — where he will host Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Funke Akindele, Bovi Ugboma, and Pastor Jerry Eze.
Read full excerpt: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHklAaytY5q/?igsh=bTk3enk0MHlyeXg0
