Thanks to WaterBrook Press, I have three copies of Amy Grant's Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far to give away. Read on...
Mosaic is a collection of writings by Amy Grant, a very different kind of autobiography. Within this book you'll find poetry and song lyrics and beautiful prose. Tales of trips to see the ocean and of horseback rides with her daughter and so much more. This is a book you can dip into for brief amounts of time. As it says on the back cover, this book "presents a captivating collection of beautiful reflections on life, love, and faith." I have really enjoyed spending time with Amy through this book, and I'm delighted to recommend it to others.
To purchase a copy of Mosaic, CLICK HERE.
Here's the official blurb and bio:
Grammy Award–winning artist Amy Grant has lived in the spotlight since bursting onto the Christian music scene as a teenager thirty years ago. In that time her work, marriage, and spiritual life have been subject to varying degrees of adulation and criticism.
Now, in her first autobiographical book, Grant bares her heart and soul, giving readers an intimate glimpse into her everyday life and the lessons she’s learning along the way. From lighthearted reminiscences of her Tennessee childhood to painfully honest reflections on the journey of faith, her vivid writing draws readers into her world while simultaneously creating space for them to rethink their own perspectives on life.
With honesty and depth, Grant offers poignant and often startling insights on motherhood, marriage, friendship, faith, loss, forgiveness, and redemption. Never-before-shared stories about her husband, country music star Vince Gill, provide a look into her life as a celebrity, while intimate portraits of her mother and musings on the past reveal the various pieces of a life blessed with jagged edges as well as vivid colors. Readers will find their preconceived notions of this music icon stripped away as they settle in for a warmly satisfying conversation with a gracious and wise friend.
Amy Grant is the best-selling Christian music artist of all time and the first to garner the number one spot on Billboard’s chart. Since beginning her career at age 17, she has earned six Grammy Awards and twenty-five Dove Awards, and last year she received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Grant’s numerous television appearances include Oprah; Good Morning, America; and Late Night with David Letterman. In 2007 she’ll tour nationwide, performing with local symphonies in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and elsewhere.
And for a chance to win a copy of this book, leave a comment with your name and your email address (in the comment form; not needed in the body of the comment itself) saying you want to be in the drawing. On Saturday, I will draw three lucky winners, contacting each of them via email for their mailing address. UPDATE on 10/17/07: I forgot to say that winners must live in the USA because these books will be shipped via Media Mail. That means they can't be mailed outside the US. Sorry.
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I would love to win a copy of this book. My daughter and I have enjoyed Amy Grant's music for a long time. Due to budget constraints, we try to trade for our books, and it would be nice to get a NEW one. :)
Posted by: Becky | Monday, October 15, 2007 at 01:53 PM
i love your books.
who are some of your favorite fiction authors?
Posted by: Michelle | Monday, October 15, 2007 at 02:43 PM
I am interested to be in the drawing for Amy Grant's book.
Posted by: Christina Sanyo | Monday, October 15, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Michelle, I know so many fiction authors whose works I love that it is hard to name favorites. Francine Rivers inspires me both as a novelist and as a Christian. Knowing that I will leave out lots of great authors and books, here are just a few: Tamera Alexander, James Scott Bell, Kristin Billerbeck, Athol Dickson, Tom Morrisey, Colleen Coble, Deborah Raney, Deborah Bedford, Angela Hunt, BJ Hoff, Liz Curtis Higgs, Lisa Samson, Tricia Goyer, Brandilyn Collins, and lots of others. Which author's book I pick up often depends upon the mood I'm in. Do I want a romantic suspense or a sweeping historical or a light hearted romance or chick lit or something more literary in tone or a legal thriller? I have those choices and more with the writers (some named here and many not named) whose books are on my shelf.
Robin
Posted by: Robin Lee Hatcher | Monday, October 15, 2007 at 04:36 PM
That list included several authors I haven't heard of, so thanks! I love broadening my reading horizons.
And I would love to win a copy of Amy Grant's book. One of her songs was my first "favorite" song, when I was a little girl!
Posted by: Julie | Monday, October 15, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Robin, I am excited to enter your drawing! I've heard nothing but wonderful about Amy's book. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Katy McKenna | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Hi. Amy Grant has been one of my all-time favs since my sister (Katy at fallible.com!) used to play her music for me when I was just a little girl! I sure hope I win one of the books! :)
Posted by: Bridget James | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 08:40 AM
Oh, I'd love to win. :) It looks very good.
rachelhhauck@yahoo.com.
Rachel :)
Posted by: Rachel Hauck | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 10:34 AM
I would love to be entered in the drawing to win Amy Grant's book!
Posted by: Sandie | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 01:33 PM
I would love a chance to win this book. I can remember back in the early 80s when she started out. Still love those classics like El Shadai. Thanks for holding this give away, Robin!
Posted by: Leanna Ellis | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Thanks for the review. My wife and I would enjoy Amy's book.
Posted by: Jim | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Thanks for a chance to get a copy of Amy's book.
Posted by: Valerie Snapp | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 09:55 PM
I've still got LPs of her music! I would LOVE to win a copy of her book!
Please enter me in the drawing -- oh, pretty pretty puhleeze with sugar on top ...
THANKS :-)
Posted by: Suse A Doodle | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 01:06 AM
Would love to be entered into the contest. I am usually really keep up with what is coming soon....but I had not heard much about this until now.....Thanks for the info.
Posted by: Donna Keene | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Hi Robin,
I would love to have an opportunity to win Amy's book. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Mary Ann Hayhurst | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 01:53 PM
I would love to win a copy of this book - please include me in the drawing!
Posted by: Robin | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 03:06 PM
Hi Robin,
I've always loved Amy Grant. Please throw my named in the hat.
Pam Meyers
Posted by: Pam Meyers | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 03:15 PM
Would love it! I've been listening to Amy Grant for more than 25 years!
Posted by: Julie Taddicken | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 04:32 PM
I've heard wonderful things about this book. Sign me up! And thanks for offering this opportunity, Robin.
Posted by: Tammy | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 08:23 PM
I've been hearing a lot of wonderful things about this book. Would love to read it.
Posted by: Jess | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 08:23 AM
Robin,
I've enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for offering Amy Grant's autobiography; I love her music, and the book sounds intriguing. Please enter my name in the drawing.
Blessings, Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Lynch | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 08:25 AM
I would love to be entered in the drawing for Amy Grant's book.
How do you come up with fresh ideas for your books?
Posted by: Melissa | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 12:54 PM
Yes! I'd like to be in the drawing! Thanks!
Posted by: Tina Gilbert | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 01:26 PM
I'd really like to read this book! Waving hand wildly, "Please pick me!"
Posted by: Roxanne Sherwood | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 01:40 PM
I have been a fan for years and years. Please enter me. Thanks!
Posted by: Linda at 2nd cup | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 06:00 PM