WINNER Indie Book Awards Best Inspirational Book Gold Mom's Choice Award Paris Book Festival Honorable Mention Gold Readers' Favorite International Book Award New York Book Festival Honorable Mention In the summer of 2011, more than 14 million viewers each week watched with awe as a gifted vocalist from the coalfields of West Virginia rose to the top spot on NBC TV's "America's Got Talent." Soon, they will be able to read the amazing story behind Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.'s journey from washing cars to Hollywood stars. The story of Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. is more than a rags-to-riches story of some singer who won a reality show it's a story of faith, hope, destiny, and dreams. To many people, Landau is the young man with dreadlocks who sings like Sinatra, but the story to be told is that of a hard-working man of enduring faith. When you're finished reading this book, you ll discover that, along with having a great voice, Landau is a world-class human being. "As a West Virginian, it was a very proud and emotional moment to watch Landau win America's Got Talent; my family was pulling for him all the way from California. I'm so pleased that Landau is living his dream; a true American success story. I wish him continued success."-- --NBA legend Jerry West "Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. is the complete package: talent, personality, character, class and humility, the ingredients for longevity. His sound is clean, pure and rich, but don't get it twisted he's got R&B chops as well. He's very versed in his art and that should serve him well in years to come." -- --Glenn Leonard, former lead singer of The Temptations "It was my pleasure to meet and work with Landau on his debut album That's Life. Every time he steps up to the microphone the audiences go crazy for my friend's unique style. He knows what he wants say and he knows how to deliver it HIS WAY!!" --Steve Tyrell, Grammy award-winning producer and performer America's Got Talent Winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr is a truly inspirational and gripping memoir that reminds us all it is never too late to follow your dreams. Landau's incredible rags to riches story is a must read for everyone who fell in love with him on America's Got Talent. Sean Daly, AGTNews.com As a West Virginian, it was a very proud and emotional moment to watch Landau win America's Got Talent; my family was pulling for him all the way from California. I'm so pleased that Landau is living his dream; a true American success story. I wish him continued success. -- NBA legend Jerry West Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. performances on America's Got Talent not only brought joy to West Virginians, but to people all over the nation. He is a true West Virginian and I'm proud of him. West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Everywhere Landau has performed, he's left the audience speechless with his charisma and singing style. It's a real honor to represent this incredibly talented, humble artist. legendary talent agent Ken Dicamillo, VP William Morris Endeavor NYC It was my pleasure to meet and work with Landau on his debut album That's Life. Every time he steps up to the microphone the audiences go crazy for my friend's unique style. He knows what he wants say and he knows how to deliver it HIS WAY!! Steve Tyrell, Grammy award-winning producer and performer. Oversaw production of Landau's That's Life CD for Columbia Records Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. is the complete package: talent, personality, character, class and humility, the ingredients for longevity. His sound is clean, pure and rich, but don't get it twisted he's got R&B chops as well. He's very versed in his art and that should serve him well in years to come. -- Glenn Leonard, former lead singer of The Temptations In November 2010, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. and his wife Jennifer left their hometown of Logan, WV for New York City, where they stood for over twelve hours outside the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. They were among the thousands of people—young and old, singers, dancers, jugglers, mimes, and more — lined up to audition for NBC's America's Got Talent. It would take several more hours for Landau to finally get inside and sing a few bars, and his day grew even longer as he sang for one producer after another. Soon, he was the last one sitting in a huge rehearsal hall. “I knew that was a good sign,” remembers Jennifer.The rest as they say is history. After receiving standing ovations from judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel, singing a sizzling duet with the iconic Patti LaBelle, and crooning a rousing rendition of “My Way,” Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. was named winner of America's Got Talent's sixth season on September 14, 2011. Just in time for Christmas 2011, Syco/Columbia Records released Landau's first album, “That's Life” and it debuted at number one on the Billboard jazz charts and the top 40 overall. Not only did his unique singing style make him stand out from all of his competition, Landau's humility, c