In Gad We Trust - by Josh Gad (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A heartfelt and hilarious collection of essays from the comedian and entertainer known for voicing Olaf in the phenomenon Disney franchise of Frozen, and for his award-winning turn as Elder Cunningham in the Broadway smash hit The Book of Mormon.

For the first and possibly last time, Josh Gad dives into a wide array of personal topics: the lasting impact of his parents' divorce; how he struggled with weight and self-image; his first big break; how everyone was sure his most successful ventures (both on the big screen and the stage) would fail; his take on fatherhood, and so much more. This trip down the rabbit hole of overly personal stories will distract readers from climate change, the downward descent of democracy in Western civilization, and the existential threat that AI poses to Drake's music--with never-before-seen photos and few-to-no spelling errors.

Whether you know him from Disney or Broadway, YouTube, the silver screen, or not at all, one fact remains: Josh's work never fails to bring people together (as long as they're alive.) His delightful debut, written in the tradition of Amy Poehler, Jim Gaffigan, and Mindy Kaling, reminds us to keep going, even when the chips and doubters are stacked against you.

Review Quotes

"Awfully charming...endearing emots. We'd probably be friends, too." --Vulture (Best New Audiobooks of 2025)

"Josh Gad rips the Band-Aid off in his forthcoming memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, proving that he's so much more than just a musical Mormon and animated snowman." --US Weekly

"Cheeky, conversational prose. . . Gad's toughness and insistence on seeing adversity as 'a friend instead of an enemy' makes it easy to root for him...surprising depth." --Publishers Weekly

"Even through a lifetime of anxiety and self-doubt, Gad never stopped believing in himself." --NY Post

"Josh is my sweet little snowman child. A truly gifted storyteller, his writing is almost as beautiful as his vibrato." --Idina Menzel

"Josh Gad is a tremendous funny-as-hell genius who makes the world a better place. Love him. Love his book. Love his hair." --Adam Sandler

"Josh Gad is one of the most comically gifted people we know. He will definitely regret sharing all these stories with the world by the time he's our age." --Trey Parker and Matt Stone

"Josh Gad's story is so powerful. He was raised on a farm in Pennsylvania and became an expert butter churner, but he knew there was another way of life out there and so he left home for the big city. A remarkable journey." --Billy Crystal

"Of course Josh Gad's book is funny--hilarious, actually-- but it is also kind and so human, just like Josh himself. A beautiful and joyful read!" --Pink

"This book is the hilarious, surprising, and deeply personal conversation you've dreamed of having with Josh Gad. It's an absolute treat!" --Andrew Rannells

About the Author

Josh Gad is an award-winning actor, singer, and comedian. He is known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise, playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, and LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.