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reynoldsreads's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Steven Curtis Chapman’s music was basically the background soundtrack of my childhood, thanks to my parents, and I still know many of his songs by heart. This book reveals Steven’s journey to becoming a songwriter and performer, and the inspiration behind many of his most well-known songs as he navigates his relationship with his wife, his children (both biological and adopted), his career, and of course the tragic accident that took the life of his youngest daughter, Maria. It’s heartbreaking, but still so full of hope and love! He’s very honest about his low points and his shortcomings in a way that feels very relatable. I had his music playing in the background several times as I read, especially when specific songs were mentioned. (Especially Cinderella!)
laurathomas's review
5.0
I was captivated reading the raw, real story of Christian music icon, Steven Curtis Chapman. Like many, I’m familiar with his myriad of songs and was heartbroken to hear of the tragedy that slammed into his family several years ago, but this book takes us deeper into his story—right from childhood. His personality shines through the pages as he courageously bears his soul and opens up with tremendous vulnerability regarding his faith, his “fix-it” mentality, his marriage, family, adoption, and the part music has played through it all. I found this book to be a nostalgic read filled with success, heartache, challenges, grief, and most all an over-arching theme of hope! Always hope. I thoroughly recommend reading Between Heaven and the Real World.
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