Don't Fear Your Roar - by Darian Sanders (Hardcover)

About the Book

Don't Fear Your Roar by Broadway performer and worship leader Darian Sanders inspires readers to embrace identity with courage and faith. From small-town Kentucky to starring as Simba, Sanders shares wisdom and spiritual insight to help others shed fear, find their voice, and live with bold, purposeful confidence.

Book Synopsis

From small-town Kentucky to center stage as Simba in Disney's The Lion King national tour, Darian Sanders knows what it means to wrestle with doubt, identity, and divine calling. In Don't Fear Your Roar, he shares his deeply personal journey of faith, fear, and performance, illuminating the path from internal insecurity to external impact. With honesty, humility, and the same passion he brings to every stage, Darian guides readers through the process of uncovering their voice and embracing their roar.
Part memoir, part spiritual field guide, this book combines biblical truths, real-life storytelling, and motivational insight to equip readers to live boldly in the face of resistance, both external and internal. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a leader in transition, or simply someone struggling to claim your voice, Don't Fear Your Roar will challenge, inspire, and empower you to step into the spotlight God designed for you.

About the Author

Darian Sanders is a singer, songwriter, performer, and speaker whose journey from Bluegrass Kentucky to Broadway star is nothing short of extraordinary. For the past five years, he toured nationally with Disney's The Lion King--including three celebrated years as the iconic Simba, earning praise for his emotionally powerful rendition of "Endless Night."
Before captivating audiences on tour, Darian workshopped his artistry in regional theater, portraying legendary roles such as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Seaweed in Hairspray, and Curtis in Dreamgirls. His vocal power and emotional sincerity have also been celebrated at regional concerts, including stirring performances with Broadway luminaries that left audiences, including those at Kentucky's "Concert with the Stars," spellbound.
Grounded in faith and family, Darian frequently leads worship across the country and balances his artistic life with deep devotion to his wife, Jess, and son, Titus.
His debut memoir, Don't Fear Your Roar, chronicles this transformative journey from childhood in Kentucky to stepping into The Lion King spotlight, blending testimonies of resilience, divine calling, and the artistry of story-driven healing. The book is set to become a screen adaptation, further amplifying Darian's voice and message of faith and resilience through adversity.