{"product_id":"son-of-southtown-my-life-between-two-worlds-hardcover","title":"Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSonny Sandoval\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon Foreman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised on the streets of Southtown, two exits from the Mexico border, Sonny Sandoval was always going to go his own way. And as frontman of the platinum selling nu metal band P.O.D.--a group too Christian for the world and too secular for the church--he has broken every mold, defied every expectation, and reached into the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of people who wanted to belong to something but never felt like they fit in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonny's life has been one lived on the edge between two worlds, a line he has attempted to walk with integrity. Raw and uncut, this memoir tells his true story of growing up in the gritty beauty south of San Diego, his early musical influences and big breaks, his rise to fame and many hardships and struggles along the way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom stories of performing in cornfields at the Cornerstone Music Festival to rocking MTV's \u003ci\u003eTotal Request Live\u003c\/i\u003e with Carson Daly to playing in New York City just weeks after 9\/11, and every unglamorous moment in between, this hard-hitting memoir will have you believing that there's no one right way to follow God's call. Instead, Sonny's story will inspire you to be totally and uniquely \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e at all times, without apology and without compromise--but with passion and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSonny is always shining in the crazy entertainment business he and I live in, and he shines just as bright in his personal life when the crowds aren't there to see.--\u003cb\u003eBrian \"Head\" Welch\u003c\/b\u003e, cofounder of the Grammy Award-winning band Korn; \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I've always had mad respect for Sonny. In the early years and throughout his career, he has always lived his life and pursued his music with sincere authenticity. And he has remained true to the faith that runs deep within him.\"--\u003cb\u003eTobyMac\u003c\/b\u003e, Grammy Award-winning artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sonny is the most genuine, loving, and loyal person I've ever had the privilege of knowing. He is truly the 'real deal, ' and his life and character have the power to inspire and uplift all who encounter him.\"--\u003cb\u003eRyan Ries\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ecofounder of The Whosoevers, author, and radio host of \u003ci\u003eThe Ryan Ries Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is such an open, honest look into Sonny Sandoval's life. His story, his music, and his walk with Christ continue to inspire me and many others.\"--\u003cb\u003eJacoby Shaddix\u003c\/b\u003e, frontman for Papa Roach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 8.73 x 5.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42398031478919,"sku":"9781540904423","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6c61aa59f5ce36e6785115be955f753c.webp?v=1741248157","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/son-of-southtown-my-life-between-two-worlds-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}