tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post6527867935780652446..comments2023-10-21T05:30:37.737-04:00Comments on Snapshot: Amy Grant -- MosaicAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03789250398792504412noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-56195952442959771342007-10-18T09:48:00.000-04:002007-10-18T09:48:00.000-04:00If my life had a soundtrack (which it will when th...If my life had a soundtrack (which it will when they, whomever THEY are, wrtie my biography and then adapt it to the big screen) Amy Grant's music would be a big part of each phase. I have always appreciated how she doesn't try to appear perfect and is honest about her shortcomings. Knowing about her personal life through interviewers' summaries and PR releases, I would love to read the book and see her perspective and personal view of her life thus far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-87897607328841459532007-10-17T20:10:00.000-04:002007-10-17T20:10:00.000-04:00I would like to hear more about Amy's influential ...I would like to hear more about Amy's influential life.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148522353509158971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-80218375894451712512007-10-17T10:56:00.000-04:002007-10-17T10:56:00.000-04:00Thanks for you honesty about Amy Grant. I think I ...Thanks for you honesty about Amy Grant. I think I feel some of what you do, but since I'm not personally involved, I have told myself that I have no right to hold anything against her. (Not that I would have if I was personally involved...)<BR/>I'd love to win a copy of this book, and will go check out her website to get those free downloads.<BR/>I found you through Julie at Joyful Days.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465532203974215571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-64931978096134365682007-10-16T20:34:00.001-04:002007-10-16T20:34:00.001-04:00Jennifer, Thanks for such an honest review of this...Jennifer, Thanks for such an honest review of this book and for sharing your feelings, as well.<BR/><BR/>I've been a fan of Amy Grant for years, and saw her Christmas concert with Michael W. Smith 3 years in a row. The 3rd year came right on the heels of her divorce, and I remember having such mixed emotions on that topic. What I finally decided was that I did not know her circumstances. Period. But what I do know is that I love her music, and that it has touched my heart for over 20 years.<BR/><BR/>Every year as I prepare for Christmas, her Christmas CDs sit waiting for exactly the right time. The first time each year is emotional, taking me back to a dark country highway, driving to my grandparents' house for the holidays and singing at the top of my lungs. Sounds corny, but it's true.<BR/><BR/>Now that I've written a book in your comments, maybe I can win one, too. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688908160171158198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-56977336229966524062007-10-16T20:34:00.000-04:002007-10-16T20:34:00.000-04:00Dear Jennifer---Please enter me in your drawing. ...Dear Jennifer---<BR/><BR/>Please enter me in your drawing. I'm a SAHM with 7 kids so buying books is usually not in the budget...unless its homeschool books, that is.<BR/><BR/>I was a teenager when Amy Grant hit the world by storm and for many years, her songs were the soundtracks to many of my days. Her's were the song I sang at specal Christmas programs and the the songs I listened to while driving down African roads as a missionary.<BR/><BR/>It broke my heart when she and Gary Chapman divorced and I still can't listen to her old Christmas album without feeling sad and crying a bit.<BR/><BR/>But as you said in your review, its about grace and forgiveness and the Good Lord knows that I've had more than my share of failures and heartbreaks.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to have the chance to read about Amy's life and the journey that she's still walking with our precious, loving Lord.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>Elysa MacElysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-51654232824813470922007-10-16T17:34:00.000-04:002007-10-16T17:34:00.000-04:00I've always been a fan of Amy Grant's music, and w...I've always been a fan of Amy Grant's music, and would like to hear her own words about her life over the past many years. It's actually on my list of books to read for Katrina's Fall Into Reading challenge!Leah https://www.blogger.com/profile/06195153552536094357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-58449295054177380132007-10-16T16:31:00.000-04:002007-10-16T16:31:00.000-04:00I enjoyed reading your post and appreciate your ho...I enjoyed reading your post and appreciate your honesty. I have been a long-time fan of Amy's music and sang many of her and Gary's (Chapman, her 1st husband) songs in youth group. <BR/><BR/>I would be very interested to read more of her story and what God's taught her on her journey. Thanks for entering me in your drawing!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-54799723656945034102007-10-16T10:47:00.000-04:002007-10-16T10:47:00.000-04:00I have planned to read this book but like you I ha...I have planned to read this book but like you I have pre-conceived notions. I cannot fathom the pain her divorce must have caused her but I know as a Christian I must be compassionate and like you, non-judgmental. <BR/><BR/>I feel like I have grown up with Amy Grant. I remember singing praise and worships sounds with her records. Her Christian album is one of my favorites. It has been a family tradition.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for reviewing this book.<BR/><BR/>God Bless!Ms. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296728970210715746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-58405719990881890512007-10-16T09:18:00.000-04:002007-10-16T09:18:00.000-04:00Amy's music has been a part of my life for over 20...Amy's music has been a part of my life for over 20 (did I really say that) years. I was never a fan, as in following her life story fan--I just liked her music and was blessed by it. <BR/><BR/>It was only after her divorce & remarriage that I paid attention to her private life. (I was a fan of Vince Gill's music too.) And at this point I would like to know a little more about her. <BR/><BR/>Count me in for the giveaway, please!Joyful Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605433538598120854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-60746006238011956512007-10-15T20:51:00.000-04:002007-10-15T20:51:00.000-04:00The Amy Grant Christmas CD will still be playing a...The Amy Grant Christmas CD will still be playing at my house this year. :o)<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to let you know that I'm hosting a new giveaway at my site this week! Please feel free to come by and enter for some more great American made products!!<BR/><BR/>Thank you!Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-87325503563210834072007-10-15T19:23:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:23:00.000-04:00Jen Jen, count me in!!! I share your feelings abo...Jen Jen, count me in!!! I share your feelings about Amy Grant and would love to read her book. I was visiting a friend in Dallas last weekend and she told me that she remembers hearing me play Amy Grant's Age to Age cassette (doesn't that date us?) so much during our year living together in college that she had every song memorized by the end of the year. She was not a christian then but is now and said that even today when she hears one of the songs from that album that it reminds her of my love for the Lord (what a compliment) and His love for her. My friends is a testimony of Gods grace and mercy and would love to share the book with her about Amy's journey!<BR/>Love, <BR/>DDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-82133632257275934272007-10-15T14:40:00.000-04:002007-10-15T14:40:00.000-04:00Jennifer, this is a little off topic, but I didn't...Jennifer, this is a little off topic, but I didn't want to comment at 5M4M because I have already read The Choice and didn't need to win. I loved <I>Three Weeks with My Brother</I>. Even though it is nonfiction, it is one of Sparks' best books. I think you will really enjoy it. How neat that you got to talk with him. I will look forward to reading more about your interview.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-66919956093723580882007-10-15T14:24:00.000-04:002007-10-15T14:24:00.000-04:00I love how well you wrote about your worries in re...I love how well you wrote about your worries in reviewing this book - it is SO hard to decide how much of an artist's personal life should come into whether or not I listen to (or read) them...Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-72108690568231644742007-10-15T13:57:00.000-04:002007-10-15T13:57:00.000-04:00I grew up listening to Amy Grant and now have my d...I grew up listening to Amy Grant and now have my daughters hooked on her as well. I'd love to learn more about her life and see the influence it made on her music.Montserrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056974831892116493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-72270019241708688932007-10-15T12:02:00.000-04:002007-10-15T12:02:00.000-04:00I have also had some issues with some of the thing...I have also had some issues with some of the things that have happened in Amy's life and would like to read her book to see what she has to say about it all.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-13808020871171248902007-10-15T11:20:00.000-04:002007-10-15T11:20:00.000-04:00I too love to hear Amy Grant sing and posted about...I too love to hear Amy Grant sing and posted about it just last year at this time when we saw her in concert. Please include me in the drawing as I would love to read this book.PDubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04143309679170770171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-71599021999830680692007-10-15T11:18:00.000-04:002007-10-15T11:18:00.000-04:00I like Amy Grant and I would love to read this boo...I like Amy Grant and I would love to read this book. You know how to reach me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-85358865485946918102007-10-15T10:51:00.000-04:002007-10-15T10:51:00.000-04:00you are the third person on my blogroll to read an...you are the third person on my blogroll to read and review this book today. I've been an Amy Grant fan for a long time, but also had issues with her divorce. I'd be interested in reading more about her life from her own perspective.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063854181837138925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-2032577790056433552007-10-15T10:19:00.000-04:002007-10-15T10:19:00.000-04:00I would love to learn more about Amy's life.I would love to learn more about Amy's life.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-46306859501604323082007-10-15T10:12:00.000-04:002007-10-15T10:12:00.000-04:00Well, you know my thoughts, and that I, too, have ...Well, you know my thoughts, and that I, too, have had some bitter judgments of Amy as well, because of the influence she's had tied with the choices she's made. I really appreciate your perspective, and the reminder that I've got plenty of my own logs to deal with! I'd love to win a copy of the book, to hopefully move toward seeing her more as a real person, and less as a series of decisions that have been made public.Katrina @ Callapidder Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502432103160398620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-38668187650612895242007-10-15T02:49:00.000-04:002007-10-15T02:49:00.000-04:00Interesting Jennifer! I'm glad I stopped by. I've ...Interesting Jennifer! I'm glad I stopped by. I've been thinking about Amy Grant recently (why?) and now I run across this post. I don't know too much about Amy, nor did I know she was divorced and remarried. I'd love a copy of this book, so please include my name in your drawing. Thanks. e-Mom :~)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945617.post-83529874619470269912007-10-15T01:02:00.000-04:002007-10-15T01:02:00.000-04:00I have a curiosity to read this book for some of t...I have a curiosity to read this book for some of the same reasons you mentioned. I've also had the same thoughts about her divorce and remarriage through the years, and although I still believe that divorce is not the answer to an unhappy marriage, I can now at least understand her decision. Not condone it, but understand it. And that comes after being married for almost 13 years to a man I love very much, and yet we have had some difficult times. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, count me in for the drawing - and thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com