Bamboozled by Jesus

How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams

By: Yvonne Orji

Narrated by: Yvonne Orji

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji - best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure - shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams.

Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more.

The way Yvonne sees it, God is a sovereign prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own life - complete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks - she realizes it’s one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a self-help book - it’s a get-yours book!

In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes listeners on a journey through 25 life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. But this ain’t your mama’s Bible study. Yvonne infuses wit and heart in sharing pointers like why the way up is sometimes down, and how fear is synonymous to food poisoning. Her joyful, confident approach to God will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent.

With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji is exactly the kind of cultural leader we need in these chaotic times. And her journey through being Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to a life you never could’ve imagined - if it wasn’t your own.

©2021 Yvonne Orji (P)2021 Worthy Books

Critic reviews

“Inspiration practically leaps off the pages and into the hearts of readers.… Orji is a cheerleader and best friend for every dreamer.” (LaParis Hawkins, Booklist)

“Yvonne is an original voice that really needs to be heard now more than ever. Once you let her in your mind, you’ll never want her to leave.” (Chris Rock, actor and comedian)

"Yvonne somehow found a way to brilliantly weave her humor, insight, courage, and faith into pages that feel like a weekend retreat hanging with your best, boldest, brightest and most blessed girlfriend. Bamboozled by Jesus is real talk about deep faith put in practice from a woman committed to living a life of vision, purpose, service and success." (Kerry Washington, actress, producer, and director)

I needed that

Thank you Ms. Orji. Sharing your walk of faith has given me much to think about. Cheers. We’ll done.

Message Received!!

This book is a wonderful testimony and all who read it will be Blessed. I enjoyed the spin on the interpretation of The Good Book. I'll be listening to it again in case I missed something when I was laughing. God Bless you, Girl!!

Amazing!!!

I completely devoured this book and I can’t wait to go back for seconds. If you need your faith to literally catch on fire, get this book! It’s candid, relatable, insightful, and such a Word in due season.

Thank you

I actually love the book from beginning to the end. Also her love for god and how she aloud him to take wheel. I just want to end saying thank you.

Absolutely loved this book

You will love this book. It reminded me of my value and the relationship I want to have with God. It’s just amazing I didn’t know more about this cool woman before this book.

Loved it

I saw an interview with Yvonne talking about the journey if writing this book and was determined on listening the it on audible. Although I love the hard copy books it has been a struggle to get to the end. Yvonne reading was a plus plus. Truly appreciated all the tonality and cadence that only the writing could do. Thank you ❤💛💚

Inspired To Be Bamboozled

I really enjoyed reading and listening to this book. It inspired me to let go and let God ( Be Bamboozled) direct my paths . Yvonne
's journey encourage to laugh and trust the process. Thanks for sharing.

Jesus is cracking up just like me!

I’ve laughed, cried, learned, and reflected on my life and walk with the Lord.

This book is Bible study on steroids with humor, insights, and holiness.

I’m so pleased with this purchase. Excellent job sis!

Absolutely a breath of fresh air!

This book is amazing and worth replaying over and over. I love that she uses the word of God unapologetically yet she gives you modern spin on telling God’s story for his works in the people of the Bible’s life as well as her own. Baaaaabbbyy when I tell you that her testimonies will have you feeling and knowing that there is without a doubt the ONLY God and that He is real and faithful to his promises. I am inspired and restrengthened by this God gifted book.

Obsessed!!

I’ve always been a fan but this book further solidified why. Yvonne is everything. Her candor. Her transparency. Her humor. All unmatched. Will listen over and over!