{"product_id":"forever-and-ever-amen-a-memoir-of-music-faith-and-braving-the-storms-of-life-1","title":"Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life","description":"A riveting tale of unfathomable success great joy deep pain, and redemption that can come only from above.\nFrom a working-class background in North Carolina to a job as a cook and club singer in Nashville to his \"overnight success\" with his smash 1986 album Storms of Life--which launched the neotraditional movement in country music--Randy's first three decades are a true rags-to-riches story. But in 2009, this seemingly charmed life began a downward spiral. His marriage dissolved, he discovered that his finances had unraveled, and his struggles with anger led to alcohol abuse, public embarrassment, and even police arrest in 2012.\nThen, just as he was putting his life back together, Randy suffered a devastating viral cardiomyopathy that led to a massive stroke which he was not expected to survive. Yet he not only survived but also learned to walk again and, in 2016, accepted his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame by singing the hymn that explains his life today: \"Amazing Grace.\"\nFilled with never-before-told stories, Forever and Ever, Amen is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at dizzying success and the miraculous road to restoration.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1400207983\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1400207983.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Travis, Randy|Abraham, Ken\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331791355965,"sku":"BVV.1400207983.G","price":6.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1400207983-0.jpg?v=1783563603","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/forever-and-ever-amen-a-memoir-of-music-faith-and-braving-the-storms-of-life-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}