5 Minutes for Books – “Amy Grant’s Mosaic”
This is the second of two reviews and giveaways at 5 Minutes for Books. Click here for the first one.
I haven’t had any time to read these last couple of months. But when the offer to review Amy Grant’s first autobiographical book, Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far, popped up in my inbox, I simply couldn’t resist. (And with Jennifer our regular 5 Minutes for Books columnist also reviewing the book on her own site, Snapshot, it gave me the perfect excuse to make some time to read and review this one myself.) So this weekend, as I nursed Olivia, I treated myself to reading Mosaic.
As a Christian teenage girl growing up in the eighties and nineties, Amy Grant was simply a musical staple. I think I have owned all of her albums over the years. (It is amazing to think that so much time has passed – I have been listening to Amy Grant for two and half decades! And every year as I decorate the tree, I still always put on her Christmas albums.)
But it has always been more than her music that has drawn me to her. Although in the early years her life at times appeared perfect, her sincerity and approachability factor carried through song lyrics and interviews and made you feel as if Amy were a “real” person – a woman you would want as a friend and confidante.
Over the years, we have seen that indeed Amy’s life is not charmed. No one’s is. She has struggles and challenges just like we all do. Amy went through a divorce and remarriage, facing criticism and scrutiny by many in the Christian community. Yet she kept her faith and life intact, continuing to inspire others through her music and her work.
Now in her book, Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far, we get an honest, personal look at Amy’s life through her stories, poetry and lyrics. Amy’s thoughtful, caring spirit shines through as she reflects on what God has done in her life and shares her cherished memories with us.
As I read Mosaic, Amy’s lyrics triggered many of my own memories – the familiar melodies playing in my head, taking me back through the years. And as Amy dug into her history, treasuring her memories and life lessons, I too was inspired to appreciate and recall my own life stories. As I held and nursed my newborn daughter Olivia, Amy reminded me to cherish every day God gives me, even the simple or mundane moments that all blend together to create a beautiful mosaic.
This review is part of a “blog tour” for Mosaic. To read more about Amy Grant and get free music download of two of the songs mentioned in Mosaic head on over to her site.
The publishers have given us three copies to giveaway. If you would like to win Mosaic, leave a comment on this post and we will randomly draw three winners on Thursday, October 18th.
















92 Comments
I’ve been an Amy Grant fan since I was young. I would love the chance to read about her life in her own words.
This sounds like a great book to read on a rainy afternoon.
I absolutely love Amy Grant and have all her albums…I think she is quite an inspirational woman in her own right!!!
Count me in!!!
Enter me please!
i have listened to amy grant for a long time!!!
I have listened to Amy for years and would enjoy reading her story in her own words! Count me in!
Love Amy Grant, count me in.
I have always loved Amy Grant, and I love biographies..count me in!
I saw her interview on The View this morning…I would love the chance to read this book! Please sign me up!
I am so inspired by Amy Grant. I would love to have a copy of her book. Sign me up! Thanks!
I too listen to Amy every year as I decorate the tree. Count me in.
I have been a follower of Amy Grant since her early days. Please count me in!
My wife and I met Amy and Vince a couple weeks ago in Chicago after a private show. She is a genuine good person. She actually was interested in what a couple of strangers (fans) had to say. They are a wonderful, inspirational couple. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to leave my remarks.
I also grew up listening to Amy Grant & love her Christmas cd. Would really enjoy reading her book. Thanks!
I have always loved Amy Grant and would love to have a copy! She’s an inspiration!
ooh ooh pick me! please.
You guys always have the best giveaways! Thanks for sharing!!!
Allright! Another super book by Amy Grant.
i have been listening to Amy since I was a kid. The first concert I went to was on her tour for the Album that had “Baby Baby” On it!
Sounds great.
I adore Amy Grant’s music and am sure I’d love her book. Please enter me. Thanks.
She is one of my favorite artist.
love Amy Grant – please add me to the drawing. Thanks!
Please add me to the list!
I love Amy Grant’s voice. It is smooth and lyrical. Her face is that of an angel. Thanks for the review of Mosaic.
Please add me to the drawing for the book.
I would love to read this book.
I would love a copy of her book! Please include in the drawing…thanks!
I’m not entering because I am also hosting a giveaway of THREE copies, but I wanted to say that this is an amazing book!
I would love to win it!
I like biographies, and I remember singing along to Amy Grant’s music at age 5!
I like Amy and would love this
I saw CBN’s interview with Amy this morning, and am anxious to read her new book–even better yet, to possibly win it! She is a great example of what a what a Christian should look like in this day and complicated age we live in. The special love she and Vince Gill share is inspirationally deep–God bless them.
I have loved Amy Grant over the years. Growing up with her music.
Please add me to the drawing for what sounds like a GREAT read!
I never heard of this book. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for letting us know about it.
I probably missed the deadline for the contest though! oh well.
I guess I’m too late but just in case you extend the deadline
. I just found out about this giveaway. Please count me in if you can. Thanks a bunch!
great site
Amy Grant is complex I would love to read about her.
amy grant is a diciple for God; she shows his love by her actions; great musician also
good luck 2 ALL
I will always remember her Age to Age album, most especially Sing Your Praise to the Lord, since that song had the highest note I’d ever heard anyone sing. I tried to hit it for several years. Yikes.
I Love Amy Grant’s music and would love to win this
i wish i read it
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