Thursday, April 12, 2018

I Can Only Imagine By Bart Millard




“The Story That Inspired the Major Motion Picture.”
The captivating story behind the bestselling single in the history of Christian music—and the man who wrote it
MercyMe’s crossover hit, “I Can Only Imagine,” has touched millions of people around the world. But few know about the pain, redemption, and healing that inspired it. Now Bart Millard, award-winning recording artist and lead singer of MercyMe, shares how his dad’s transformation from abusive father to man of God sparked a divine moment in music history.
Go behind the scenes of Bart’s life—and the movie based on it—to discover how God repaired a broken family, prepared Bart for ministry through music, and wrote the words on his heart that would change his life forever. I Can Only Imagine is a front-row seat to witnessing God’s presence throughout Bart’s life. Whether falling in love with his childhood sweetheart or mourning his father’s death, founding MercyMe or flailing in the midst of its success, Bart continues to place his trust in God’s plans—plans that continue to surprise and surpass what Bart could have ever imagined.

Pick up your copy here...
https://www.amazon.com/I-Can-Only-Imagine-Memoir/dp/0785216731/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523483171&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=i+can+only+imagine+book&psc=1


Bart Millard is a founding member and lead singer of the multi-platinum selling contemporary Christian band MercyMe. He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Shannon. They reside in Franklin, TN along with their children Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles. 

My Thoughts...

I have always been a fan of MercyMe. I absolutely love their music. I was so excited when I received this book for review. Sometimes we prejudge artist and assume everything in their life now and in the past was rainbows and unicorns. It was amazing to read and learn what Bart endured throughout his life. His faith played a great role in shaping him into who he is now. I was pulled into his story and could not put this book down until I finished it. Millard tells in the beginning he can add more into a book and go into further detail than is allowed in a motion picture. If anyone watches the movie and passes on the book I believe they have done themselves a disservice. This is one of the most inspiring reads I have read in a while. 
I gave this book 5 stars.  I HIGHLY recommend this book.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.

17 comments:

  1. I love this song, I want to read this.

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  2. Everyone knows that the books are always better than the movies. I will be ordering a copy of this book.

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  3. This is a book for me. I am so excited to read it.

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  4. I hope, hope, hope, that I win this book! I wanted to read this book before I read this review because everybody has been raving about the movie. From my experience, the book is a whole lot better than the movie. So.......after reading this review, I definitely want this book! Thank you so much Mary for a wonderful review.

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  5. I love Mercy Me. I want to read so bad. Thanks for this review.

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  6. The movie was very good, so I want to read the book which I know will be better.

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  7. I read this book in one sitting last night. The emotions that rolled through me were indescribable. I’m dying to see the movie.

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  8. This is one I will have to buy for myself. Thanks for sharing it.

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  9. Yes, I want to read this book and find out the back story that is not told in the movie. My wife and saw the movie, liked it, but I would guess the book is so much better.

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  10. I can only Imagine reading this before seeing the movie. Ha Ha Did you like that? Thanks for this great review Mary.

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  11. I would love to read this. I have always loved the song and just saw the movie...amazing! Thank you for a great review, Mary.

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  12. I love the song and the movie. I would really love to read a more in depth account of his life the the miraculous transformation God did in his father's life.

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  13. I saw the movie in the theater but didn't realize there was also a book! The movie tore me up but wow what God can do to hearts when He touches them!! Such a powerful, powerful story. Definitely WANT to read the book after watching it

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