 | |
List Price: $14.00 | | Publisher: Flying Dolphin Press
Salesrank: 66140
Released: October 7, 2008 |
| Our Price: $1.00 |
| Used Price: $0.98 |
|
| Media: Paperback |
|
Editorial Review:
One of America’s most popular music artists shares beautiful pieces of an unforgettable human mosaic, revealing pieces of a life in progress.
With her unmistakable voice and honest lyrics, Amy Grant has captured a unique place in American music. As the bestselling Christian music artist of all time, a crossover pop sensation, and the wife of country music star Vince Gill, Amy has lived much of her life in the spotlight, subject to adulation, speculation, and scrutiny. Now for the first time she bares her heart and soul to reveal thoughts on everything from motherhood and marriage to fame and forgiveness. Whether describing personal moments alone on a moonlit hillside or very public ones performing with the likes of Tony Bennett and James Taylor, Amy presents a captivating collection of beautiful reflections on life, love, and faith.
Includes Never Before Published Lyrics to New Songs
Rendered with the lyrical insight we see in her music, Amy reflects on the pieces of her life through the years, forming a vivid mosaic of memories rich in color, varied in texture, and united in their heartfelt design.
“Thanks to writing and remembering, I’m re-inspired to value both the mundane and magical moments. In trying to capture a few memories as best as I can, I give myself the gift of treasuring what has been so far a very full and meaningful life. I hope you will do the same with yours.” —Amy Grant
Amy Grant weaves original lyrics and poetry into a narrative patchwork of timeless candor in Mosaic. The pieces of her life so far provide stunning inspiration for her beloved fans. Mixing lighthearted reminiscences of her Tennessee childhood, poignant scenes from her life as a wife and mother, and down-to-earth insight from her celebrity stardom, Amy invites you into her world and gently leads you to fresh insights about your own.
Amy’s winsome personality and joyful authenticity radiate from each page, welcoming you into the satisfying company of a warm and compassionate artist—a woman who sees life through a unique and deeply personal lens.
Amy Grant got her start in the music business with a part-time job sweeping up a Nashville music studio, which provided the perfect opportunity to duplicate a tape of her original songs as a gift for her family. A studio executive overheard her recordings—and the rest is music history.
Since the surprising success of her debut album thirty years ago, Amy has grown into a music legend, with six Grammy Awards, twenty-six Dove Awards, and six pop chart-topping hits to her credit. An inductee into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, she also was honored in 2006 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far Reviews:
Moments in a Life 
2009-06-02 - Those looking for a real autobiography, tell all or otherwise, look elsewhere. That's not what this book is. Instead, Amy Grant shares vignettes from her life and weaves them into musing on life and faith. Interspersed are lyrics from her songs and a few as of yet unrecorded songs or poems.
Amy tells stories about her extended family. Some are intimate moments. Some are fun. Some are very sad as she shares stories of loss. But through them all, we see lessons learned and are challenged to remember that people are what makes this life worth living.
I've been a fan of Amy's for years (although I never have made it to a concert). Yet most of these stories were new to me. They are touching and heart warming, sometimes at the same time.
Those looking for details about her divorce can move right on by. While she mentions the aftermath once near the end, she never talks about it as such. In fact, she goes out of her way to mention Gary as little as possible, especially by name. Yet we are treated to stories with Vince. Frankly, considering the type of book this is, I wasn't bothered by the lack of "dirt." It would have felt out of place.
Each chapter is a self contained story, usually only three or four pages. Most chapters have a song in between them. The book is just over 200 pages, including a timeline and discography, so this is a very fast read.
Even when the book gets into hurt and pain, it seems to rush by them to more pleasant topics. Even so, it was an enjoyable read that is challenging. While I wouldn't consider any of what she shares to be intimate, I do feel like I've spent time with a good friend.
Now I'm anxious to pull out some of her CDs again for a new listen. Fans will love seeing these stories in print and anyone will be better for the reminder that people matter.
Deep Wisdom 
2009-01-09 - Amy Grant is an American treasure. Critics may dismiss her for being a product of 1980's popular culture, but such dismissals would be unfounded, as she conveys wisdom and insight that comes from a very deep well. In that sense, she shares a kinship with the late (and sorely missed) Johnny Cash, both of whom blend artistry and character in a manner that at times seem almost Biblical. Grant's theology is accessible and present (and never shallow or trite), and after reading snapshots of her journey, it will be hard for the reader to deny the possibility of a loving and present God who longs to walk with us, each step of the way.
Highly recommended.
Amy Grant Shares Some, But Not All of her Life So Far
2008-12-26 - A trade reprint of last year's book, "Mosaic" is Amy Grant's not-quite autobiography. She uses her lyrics to illustrate the issues and feelings she had at various times of her life. There are some good stories, but not a real narrative in the traditional memoir sense. Certain areas have been almost completely avoided and were criticized by many of her fans when the hardcover came out; mainly that of her divorce from her first husband.
The title of the book reflects the form Grant chose to share her life--pieces of colorful moments that when seen as a whole, form a mostly compete picture. Considering the amount of lyrics she's written in the past, and the number she chose to use as illustration into those moments in her life, this Mosaic does give you a good enough picture of her life. Unless you are really only interested in seeing the dirt. And I kinda wonder if that's why people complained the first time around.
Assorted Snapshots From Amy's Life
2008-11-14 - If you're looking for an orderly, chronological autobiography of Amy's life, this is not it. If you are looking for an exclusive, gut-spilling memoir of all the good things and the bad things in her life, this is not it.
This book is an assortment of stories and memories from Amy's life that have shaped her and made her who she is in Christ. She discusses how her youngest daughter is becoming excited about greeting the day with prayer and praise. She talks about people that she and Vince have met that have made an impact on their lives. She fondly recalls old friends and lost loved ones. She acknowledges disappointments and failures of the past while also leaning heavily on the grace and mercy of our God.
In between each chapter are song lyrics and poems that Amy has written through the years. Reading this carefully crafted and poignant book is like sitting down with a doubleshot cup of Starbucks coffee with an old friend. Recommended for all Amy fans and for those who want to meet one of Christian pop's most magnificent artists.
Little nuggets of faith and life...
2008-11-13 - I'm a huge fan, so I'm naturally biased, but there's so much honesty in these vignettes...
The greatest thing I got out of this book is not to take yourself too seriously. Amy sealed this with an embarrassing account of how she was approached to take a photo with a family and she happily arranged everyone in a row with herself in the middle, only to have the father tell her he meant 'a picture of them'.
The lyrics of her songs interspersed throughout the book also gave these songs a new perspective, with some backstories and new thoughts related to them...
