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Sadie Robertson’s “Live” surpasses 100,000 sales in less than three months

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2020) – Today, Thomas Nelson announced that Live, by Sadie Robertson, has surpassed more than 100,000 copies sold.

The follow-up to her national bestseller, Live Fearless which has sold nearly 200,000 copies, Live: remain alive, be alive at a specified time, have an exciting or fulfilling life released in February 2020 at #25 on the USA Today Best-Selling Books List and #5 on the Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Books List.

Sadie reminds readers ‘There’s a big difference between being alive and knowing how to truly live. To be alive is something that happens to you. But to truly live is something you get to choose each day. When you truly learn to live the life God offers, your whole existence becomes a verb.”

“With her honest and vulnerable spirit, Sadie encourages, challenges, and models life that is full and joyful,” said Laura Minchew, senior vice president, Children’s and Gift Group publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “We truly are thrilled that Live has surpassed the 100,000 milestone so quickly and even more delighted to publish Sadie’s passionate message inspiring a generation to live in that fullness every day.”

A speaker, influencer, and media personality, Robertson has become a leading voice of hope, courage, and truth for young people. In Live, she balances encouragement as well as tackling weighty matters such as overcoming jealousy, finding confidence, dealing with haters. This book is a  practical help to discover a life you can’t wait to live.

More information about Robertson can be found at liveoriginal.com.

Live (Thomas Nelson, ISBN#9781400213061, Feb. 25, 2020) is available for purchase wherever books are sold.

About the Author:
Sadie Robertson is the author of her newest book, LIVE.  She is also a New York Times bestselling author of Live Original, Live Original Devotional, Life Just Got Real: A Live Original Novel“, and Live Fearless.  A respected role model for her generation, Robertson shares powerful messages of hope through her books, speaking events, podcasts, television and media appearances, social networks and her Live Original tour. Robertson gained widespread visibility competing on season 19 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and finishing as runner-up. Following Dancing with the Stars, her commitment to balancing celebrity with philanthropy led her to launch a campaign to inspire millennials to work together to make a difference in the lives of people in need around the world.  A passionate and tireless advocate for underprivileged children, youth and families, she views her platform as a means through which to benefit humanity by responding to its areas of greatest need. With her signature combination of boldness and compassion, she is currently rallying fans, friends, and followers to end world hunger through partnerships with World Vision and the World Food Program. For Robertson, each new day is an opportunity to continue spreading her message and to impact the lives of others in positive ways. Learn more at www.liveoriginal.com.

About Tommy Nelson:
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Contact: Natividad Lewis, Publicity Manager, 931.698.9620 Natividad.lewis@harpercollins.com

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