Tyler Perry's latest movie, "Boo! A Madea Halloween 2," is out Oct. 20 and he plans to take the stage for a live event a few weeks later.
"Higher Is Waiting: A Conversation with Tyler Perry" is planned for 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Fox Theatre. The book "Higher Is Waiting," is due out Nov. 14. Guests at the live event will receive a copy, in conjunction with local indie favorite A Cappella Books.
The nonfiction work is billed as "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." In it, he "writes of how his faith has sustained him in hard times, centered him in good times, and enriched his life."
Tickets to the Fox appearance range from $38.50 to $128.50, plus fees, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. See www.FoxTheatre.org , call 855-285-8499, or visit the Fox Theatre Ticket Office.
Bio information provided with the appearance release:
"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, who taught him indelible lessons about integrity, trust in God, and the power of forgiveness: his aunt Mae, who cared for her father, who was born a slave, and sewed quilts that told a story of generations; of Mr. Butler, a blind man of remarkable dignity and elegance, who sold penny candies on a street corner; and his beloved Maxine, his mother, 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. He writes of how he nurtured his dreams, discovered solace in nature, and his resolute determination to reach ever higher.
About the book:
"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."
In addition, he is the creative force behind "19 theatrically released feature films, 20 stage plays, nine television shows, and a No. 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, 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, and culture, and globally sustainable economic development, both in the U.S. and around the world."
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