Review: I Still Believe

I Still Believe by Jeremy Camp

Summary: Jeremy Camp’s personal story has inspired thousands since his debut album in 2002. He has now penned this story along with co-writer Phil Newman. Jeremy’s book is a personal reflection on his story of the passing of his first wife, Melissa, to cancer just months after marrying, and how he has grown in his relationship with God through the past ten years. This touching book portrays a full-circle account of Jeremy’s story that has impacted his music.

“I’ve wanted to put this story in book form for many years, but it just hasn’t been the right time until now,” states Jeremy Camp about the timing of the book. “God was and is still working in my life, but this book is a result of the last ten years of pain, healing, restoration and new beginnings.”

Fans have heard Jeremy share his story on stage and in interviews.  Many do not know and will no doubt be touched by the complete story and details of his testimony and his heartbreaking story about his first wife, Melissa.  Readers will also learn more about Jeremy’s modest life growing up in Indiana, his struggles growing into adolescence and how the start of his music ministry began to open more doors than he ever thought possible. The book also shares of his unexpected friendship with Adrienne Liesching, which eventually brought about healing and restoration as well as a new life together. They have two little girls and just welcomed their baby boy, Egan Thomas, earlier this year.

My Thoughts: A huge fan of Christian music, I am quite familiar with Jeremy Camp’s music. He has written and performed some of my favorite songs in recent years, but I hadn’t known his story until now. And all I can say is wow. He has been through so much, and his faith in God is absolutely amazing.

This account of Jeremy’s heartache is raw and heartbreaking. Honestly, it’s amazing to me that anyone can come out of such an ordeal with their faith not just in tact, but stronger than before. God has truly blessed him for his perseverance. Yes, he’s struggled – what human wouldn’t? – and fought God in his darkest times, but he pressed through. God helped him not only make it through, but come out the other side victorious. He has such an amazing story that shows God’s awesome power and glory. Wow. Reading this story has given me an even greater appreciation for his music.

I would highly recommend I Still Believe to fans of Jeremy Camp’s music, anyone struggling with loss and/or cancer (either personally or watching a loved one go through it), and anyone looking for some inspiration.

Source: Huge thanks to Lori Mahon with MergePR for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Challenges: Counts for 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011.

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