Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far
Book Review: Life So Far
Summary: 4 Stars
I love the title because it implies that we may see another installment in the future. Amy Grant's music has carried my family through dark times and glad times. Some lyrics put images to my faith that continue to inspire me. She's a real person, with a real life, something we all need to remember.Book Review: Pieces to inspire and connect with
Summary: 5 Stars
Folks....if you are looking for the dirt on Amy Grant's life, you will not find it here. She has given you a mosaic, pieces of her life. And she addresses her idea why it is called mosaic. She shares the effect the memories have been - one is to value those people and experiences and two to reinspire mundane and magical moments. It is not a biography, but there is a chronology called "Times of My Life", plus a discography with award merits.
I have not been an Amy Grant fan, so I cannot identify with the lyrics and poetry, only that the words are profound, the message is clear. Since the eighties, I have respected her as a radiant and compassionate person, and, then, as the woman who stole his heart, one of my favorites, Vince Gill. Since he was compassionate, giving, sincere, fun and extremely handsome, it was only fitting that he found a wholesome person as Amy Grant.
Grant will share with you the stories about simplicity of life alongside places and people encountered because of fame and music. You will hear about a friend with cancer not knowing how much time she had to live, but that everyday became a gift. Grant shares a story of herself and Vince paying a home visit to an 89 year old fan of his. She reveals such pleasure in the experience of taking nieces to see the ocean for the first time. Simple things like her sister's story, wanting to miss a phone call from her son when he was off to college. She reveals how her song "Hats" came about due to the craziness in your life.
Fame and music led to many paths, opportunities, and sharing moments with the famous, Reverend Billy Graham, time at the elder President Bush compound, singing with Tony Bennett, time at Kevin Costner's ranch and her favorite movie, Dances with Wolves. Pictures include golfing with Michael Jordan, meeting President Bill Clinton, the Andretti family, and more. There also simple loving pictures of friends and family.
There is a lot of emotion in these stories, and you as the reader will learn, react and connect to this gifted inspirational woman and mother. It's clear why Vince married her. ....Rizzo
Book Review: The real woman behind the music
Summary: 5 Stars
I've grown up listening to Amy Grant's music, especially thru the early 1990's. Even today, her CD's get played regularly in my home and in my car. Reading some of her memories of life, family and career helped me to connect with the woman behind the music. The book is an easy read. I read it cover to cover in four hours over three nights. What started as me skimming through the book before long had me thoroughly involved. I like the fact that she wrote it herself, without the aid of a ghostwriter. Book Review: Amy Grant,Mosaic pieces of my life
Summary: 1 Stars
I was disappointed,I thought this book was a autobiography and all it mostly was lyrics to her songs.I feel ripped off.Book Review: Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this book because it was like a visit with an old friend. I have been an Amy Grant fan since I was young so it was fun to read about her experiences through the years. She did not expose everything about the difficult years when her marriage ended in divorce but shared with depth about how they have shaped her and her family. Her faith in God is strong and she shares it in a very natural way which is why I became a fan in the first place. I also sent copies of this book to two friends who are also long-time Amy Grant fans.