”In the unedited raw footage of Andrew’s life, you’ll be amazed by the painstaking way in which God pursues us.” —TOBY MAC , Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Like many of us, Andrew Palau spent his growing-up years immersed in a selfish and self-centered life, numb to God and to the letters his evangelist-father wrote him. In The Secret Life of a Fool , Palau recounts his years of rebellion and reckless living—and the moment when the shame of his life collided with God’s relentless grace, changing everything. It’s an unforgettably gutsy story, packed with honesty and hope for us all. Andrew s is the story of a young man descending into a deep pit of hopelessness and despair, only to be rescued under the most ironic of circumstances. --Mike Huckabee If your minefield is drugs, alcohol, or doing everything you can to run away from God, then Andrew Palau is your guide. Trust him; he knows the way out. --Dave Ramsey This book has both guts and grace. Andrew Palau guides us through his story with such raw honesty and yet all the dark moments and detours along the way are ultimately overshadowed by one thing: the beautiful grace of God. --Matt Redman "Andrew Palau's story is a gripping reminder of what happens when we live for ourselves. It's the story of a young man descending into a deep pit of hopelessness and despair, only to be rescued under the most ironic of circumstances. Andrew's story shows how a merciful, loving God offeres to each of us forgiveness, peace, and a future. It's a powerful, engaging story of hope that will encourage every reader." - Mike Huckabee Former Governor of Arkansas, New York Times best-selling author, radio and TV commentator -------------------------------------- "The safest way to navigate a minefield is to follow the guy who has already walked through it and survived. If your minefield is drugs, alcohol, or doing everything you can to run away from God then Andrew Palau is your guide. Trust him; he knows the way out." - Dave Ramsey New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host -------------------------------------- "This book has both guts and grace. Andrew Palau guides us through his story with such a raw honesty - and yet all the dark moments and detours along the way are ultimately overshadowed by one thing: the beautiful grace of God. It's a compelling read, and a wonderful reminder that there is no heart so distant that it cannot be reached by the majestic mercy of Jesus." - Matt Redman Songwriter and worship leader -------------------------------------- "This is not just another bad-boy-finds-salvation-in-Jesus story. Rather, it is an honest account of God's patience through the bad years. I'm happy to have this book in my personal library and can easily recommend it to others." - Al Egg Beyond Victory Ministries, Portland Trailblazers team chaplain -------------------------------------- "Andrew Palau tells an extraordinary story. The son of one of the world's most renowned evangelists, he drifted into a life of drugs and alcohol, only to find forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ at one of his father's missions. This is a story of hope." - Rev. Nicky Gumbel Alpha chaplain, Vicar of Holy Trinity-Brompton, and author Like many of us, Andrew Palau spent his growing-up years immersed in a selfish and self-centered life, numb to God and to the letters his evangelist-father wrote him. In The Secret Life of a Fool, Palau recounts his years of rebellion and reckless living--and the moment when the shame of his life collided with God's relentless grace, changing everything. It's an unforgettably gutsy story, packed with honesty and hope for us all. "Andrew's is the story of a young man descending into a deep pit of hopelessness and despair, only to be rescued under the most ironic of circumstances." --MIKE HUCKABEE "If your minefield is drugs, alcohol, or doing everything you can to run away from God, then Andrew Palau is your guide. Trust him; he knows the way out." --DAVE RAMSEY "This book has both guts and grace. Andrew Palau guides us through his story with such ray honesty- and yet all the dark moments and detours along the way are ultimately overshadowed by one thing: the beautiful grace of God." -MATT REDMAN "Here is a story in which we can see our own story and be encouraged." -OS GUINNESS Adrew Palau, son of international evangelist Luis Palau, is an evangelist in his own right--organizing outreach events worldwide for the Palau Association and regularly sharing the gospel with tens of thousands. Andrew can be heard on the daily radio program Reaching Your World, which is on more than stations in 27 countries. He and the Palau team have also been featured in some of the world's leading media outlets including the Associated Press, Forbes Online, the Washington Post, CNBC Asia and USA Today. In addition, Andrew maintains his own website, which receives 5,000 visitors a month. He and his wif