Amy Grant: Mosaic

Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant.

I saw Amy on the Oprah show about a month ago.  Prior to that I had a vague recollection of her name.  She's a country singer, right?  She appeared on the show with husband Vince Gill.  They spoke of their time together and Amy invited the audience in on a first ever video tour of her get-away, tucked in the woods writing cabin.  At the end of the segment, Oprah plugged Amy's book Mosaic. 

I am beyond intrigued by folks who can sing, write songs and write literature - like Christine Kane.  So I bought Amy's book.  In the grand scheme of the Road Not Taken, this is a road that I seem to be meandering down.  If you were to place me in a lineup of one-hundred different men, I would be the first one you would choose who would be least likely to by a book written by Amy Grant.

One other reason that I picked up Amy's book is to force myself out of the Panama Canal of biz books that I find myself being channeled through.  I also recently bought three Dr. Seuss books.  (That felt good!).  I need these ingredients for the big pot of soup cooking on the stove - that eventually sips its way into my writing.

Amy melds short stories of her life in between written versions of her songs.  A journey through this book reveals a wonderful design that embraces one's senses.  I haven't a clue as to who Amy Grant the star is.  But I do have one now to who Amy Grant the person is. She loves her family; she cares for her friends; she respects those who have went before her;  she captures life's lessons, storing them in her heart;  she loves the oceans.  No, I am not in awe of Amy the star.  If she were standing right in front of me I wouldn't seek an autograph.  I am not a fan.  I am in awe of Amy the person.  And if she were standing in front of me I'd ask her to tell me a story.  And then my life would be better for it.

If you love your family, love to write, and are in pursuit of life, pick up Amy's book today.

Comments

[Rosa Say]

Dave, you are by far, the best book reviewer in the universe. What a profound gift you give to the authors with whose mana'o you invite to dance.

[dave]

Aloha Rosa! Oddly enough, I feel the universe tugging me in the direction of more review work. To know that I've truly helped an author is one of the best feelings in the world for me.

[tdave365]

I don't follow pop culture much but this review made me curious enough to might actually follow up on! Thanks.

[dave]

Thanks for stopping by tdave! After reading the book I listened to a few of Amy's songs for the first time. She has a beautiful voice.