By Faith, Not By Sight by Scott MacIntyre

By Faith, Not By Sight

The Inspirational Story of a Blind Prodigy,

a Life- Threatening Illness, & an Unexpected Gift

By Scott MacIntyre

with Jennifer Schuchmann

Published by Thomas Nelson

271 pages

ISBN: 978-0849947216

 

About the book:

 

A piano prodigy, a nineteen-year-old college grad, a Marshall scholar, and an American Idol finalist. This guy had it made. He could sing.  He could ski blind. What couldn’t he do?

Even if you saw him in concert, you might not believe that Scott MacIntyre is blind, and you’d never guess that at nineteen, he faced a diagnosis that rocked his family and nearly took his life.

So how did he do it? How did he overcome the odds?

This is Scott’s story, but he’d be the first to tell you that it’s not really about him. This is the story of how God used a dedicated family, a selfless acquaintance, hardship, and a host of characters to give him life, faith, determination, and experiences most can only imagine.

Peek behind the scenes to see how he learned to overcome his disability, how he made it in the music industry, how he found the love of his life, and how God taught him that in all things, we can truly achieve our dreams By Faith, Not by Sight.
 

About the author:

 

Scott MacIntyre captivated the nation as the first blind finalist on American Idol. As an acclaimed singer-songwriter, he has toured in arenas across North America, headlined concerts in Japan, Austria, England, Canada, and the US, and written and released his latest CD, Heartstrings, debuting at #18 on the iTunes Pop Album Chart. As an in-demand inspirational keynote speaker, Scott has shared his unique and dynamic life story with many different audiences.

Outstanding graduate.  Marshall scholar.  Recording artist.  Inspirational speaker.  American Idol.  Blind from birth, Scott has had to work harder and longer to achieve his goals.  But when a silent killer begins to undermine his success and threaten his very life, Scott cannot work it out alone.  Once again, he must lean on his faith, his close-knit family, and the life-giving aid of friends to survive.

Follow Scott's roller-coaster ride to see how God used the mountains and valleys in his life to give him perspective, hope, and ultimately triumph.

http://www.scottmacintyre.com

 

My Thoughts:

I used to watch American Idol but I don't anymore.  I did watch several episodes of the season that Scott MacIntyre was on American Idol.  I always thought he was inspirational and incredibly talented.  I didn't realize how completely inspirational his life is.  He could have been sucked completely into depression, accepted defeat, and became a victim.  But he didn't.  Scott kept going, kept fighting, and set out to reach his dreams.  The book was an enjoyable read.  It read really well, and I was sucked in immediately and wanted to read from start to finish.  Scott has such a beautiful loving family.  I kept getting tears in my eyes how strong they all are. and how they support each other at every turn no matter if one of them gets left behind or has to shoulder all the responsibility.  I loved hearing a little about the behind the scenes of American Idol from his view.  This was a fascinating autobiography written by the prodigy.  I was completely moved by the whole story.  I hope Scott and his whole family have no more health scares and no more brushes with death.  They all deserve to be happy and healthy.  I can't imagine all the selflessness and sacrifices the parents and even the middle brother has that most would not immaculate.  Their faith gets them through all trials.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson's book review program, Book Sneeze, in exchange for an honest review.  I was not otherwise compensated for this post.  All the thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.  Thank you!