Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds
Ebook
Born 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.
Sonny'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.
From stories of performing in cornfields at the Cornerstone Music Festival to rocking MTV's Total Request Live 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 you at all times, without apology and without compromise--but with passion and integrity.
From the Back Cover
"Sonny 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."--Brian "Head" Welch, cofounder of the Grammy Award-winning band Korn; New York Times bestselling author
"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."--TobyMac, Grammy Award-winning artist
"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."--Ryan Ries, cofounder of The Whosoevers, author, and radio host of The Ryan Ries Show
"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."--Jacoby Shaddix, frontman for Papa Roach
Sonny Sandoval is the lead singer and lyricist of the multi-platinum band P.O.D. (Payable on Death) and cofounder of The Whosoevers. He is a product of Southtown, the southern part of San Diego that approaches the border with Mexico. He is the founder and president of the Youth of the Nation Foundation, which reaches out to children from underprivileged neighborhoods and gives them the opportunity to find their self-worth and value. Sonny is married to his high school sweetheart, Shannon, and they have three children.