I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir
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The captivating story behind the bestselling single in the history of Christian music—and the man who wrote it
MercyMe’s crossover hit, “I Can Only Imagine,” has touched millions of people around the world. But few know about the pain, redemption, and healing that inspired it. Now Bart Millard, award-winning recording artist and lead singer of MercyMe, shares how his dad’s transformation from abusive father to man of God sparked a divine moment in music history.
Go behind the scenes of Bart’s life—and the movie based on it—to discover how God repaired a broken family, prepared Bart for ministry through music, and wrote the words on his heart that would change his life forever. I Can Only Imagine is a front-row seat to witnessing God’s presence throughout Bart’s life. Whether falling in love with his childhood sweetheart or mourning his father’s death, founding MercyMe or flailing in the midst of its success, Bart continues to place his trust in God’s plans—plans that continue to surprise and surpass what Bart could have ever imagined.
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I admire MercyMe. You're music has kept me company in my darkness and hurts. "I Can Only Imagine", obviously, is my favorite song. I do imagine, quite often, what it will be like to finally be with my FATHER in Heaven. The song brings a longing and an ache that I am unable to soothe. I can't wait to get there, sit in the grass and just be held by HIM.
Thank you Mr. Bart Millard for sharing your painful but redeeming story of your life.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for my own honest review.
The inspiring song, I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe, is one of my favorite Christian songs. I cannot explain the impact this song has had and still has on me, for I too can only imagine what it will be like to stand in the Presence of my Savior. I have seen the movie, I Can Only Imagine (based on Bart’s life), several times and still laugh, am saddened by his young life and cry throughout the movie. The book, by the same name, gives a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look of Bart’s life and the events leading up to his writing this amazing song and his ministry. I appreciate the candid way he humbly, openly shares all the hurts, abuse, struggles growing up, joys, dreams and how God uses those events to repair his broken family, bring forgiveness, love and how God’s presence and love sustain Bart throughout his life. The pictures included in the book give a glimpse of his life and a few scenes from the movie. An amazing true story.