More Than Words: Why Joseph Bonner Sang His Story of Childhood Survival

In this episode, we examine the powerful true story of journalist, publisher, and global human rights advocate Joseph Bonner. Rather than experiencing the safety and bedtime stories of a normal childhood, a two-year-old Bonner was abandoned by his mother and forced to become a protector for his younger brother. He survived a cold world by eating spiders to ease his intense hunger pains. Now, Bonner is sharing his harrowing journey in a raw 14-chapter autobiography called The Boy Who Never Gave Up. But instead of just writing his memoir, Bonner sang it. He created a hand-crafted soundtrack featuring genres from soulful pop to driving rock, designed to be listened to before and after each chapter so audiences can truly feel his evolution from the neglected streets of San Diego to his current advocacy work. We also discuss his commitment to giving back, as 100% of the project's proceeds are donated directly to the Bully Avengers to protect the vulnerable.The Book. The Soundtrack. The Evolution. www.josephbonner.com/books