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For decades, Steven Curtis Chapman's music and message have brought hope and inspiration to millions around the world. Now, for the first time, Steven openly shares the experiences that have shaped him, his faith, and his music in a life that has included incredible highs and faith-shaking lows.Readers will be captivated by this exclusive look into Steven's childhood and challenging family dynamic growing up, how that led to music and early days on the road, his wild ride to the top of the charts, his relationship with wife Mary Beth, and the growth of their family through births and adoptions. In addition to inside stories from his days of youth to his notable career, including the background to some of his best-loved songs, readers will walk with Steven down the devastating road of loss after the tragic death of five-year-old daughter Maria. And they'll experience his return to the stage after doubting he could ever sing again.Poignant, gut-wrenchingly honest, yet always hopeful, Steven offers no sugary solutions to life's toughest questions. Yet out of the brokenness, he continues to trust God to one day fix what is unfixable in this life. This backstage look at the down-to-earth superstar they've come to love will touch fans' lives and fill their hearts with hope. Includes black-and-white photos throughout.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	07 mars 2017
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493405213
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	3 Mo

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Copyright Page
© 2017 by Steven Curtis Chapman
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.revellbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2017
Ebook corrections 10.27.2017
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-0521-3
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
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Scripture quotations labeled Message are from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
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Endorsements
“The way Steven lives, the honest, real stories he has shared, and the encouragement he has given me has had a profound impact on my life. I know that will be how everyone who reads this book will feel too.”
— Hillary Scott , lead singer of Lady Antebellum
“We loved Steven Curtis Chapman’s deeply personal book, Between Heaven and the Real World ! Each story he tells and each life circumstance he shares is an illustration of the ‘glorious unfolding’ of God’s plan for him, Mary Beth, and their incredible children. We’ve been fans from almost the beginning, as Steven’s songs have mirrored each stage in our own family and ministry, including grieving the loss of a dearly beloved child. When I list the most helpful things that have helped us grieve our son, Beauty Will Rise is always in the top three. Thank you, Steven, for allowing so many of us to grow closer to Jesus through the stories your music tells.”
— Pastor Rick and Kay Warren
“My heart resonates whenever I connect with someone who understands suffering—not in theory but in the gut and heart. Through decades of quadriplegia, I’ve learned that when you are hemorrhaging human strength, sometimes answers—even though good, right, and true—can sting like salt in a wound. It’s what I love about Steven Curtis Chapman. He doesn’t give pat, one-size-fits-all answers to the big questions about life. It’s because he has suffered . . . and suffered long. If you do not know this about our friend Steven, then you are in for an enlightening surprise as you turn the pages of Between Heaven and the Real World . It is indeed real, pointing the reader to the only Answer that suffices—Jesus, the One who wrote the book on suffering. Steven Curtis Chapman knows Him well. And Lord willing, you’ll know Him better too, for having heard Steven’s heart in this remarkable book.”
— Joni Eareckson Tada
“To me, SCC has always been the gold standard of Christian music. His influence on me and my music has been more that I could ever say in words. No doubt Steven is a phenomenal songwriter, musician, and artist. However, as I have gotten to know him more, I have come to realize that the power and impact of his music comes from a place of deep humility. I am honored to call Steven a friend and so happy to recommend his story to you in Between Heaven and the Real World .”
— Chris Tomlin
“Millions have been inspired by the music of my friend Steven Curtis Chapman — his words and melodies have found their way into countless hearts, ushering in the life-giving truth of Jesus. I believe this book will do the very same thing—for the ‘up close’ Steven is just as inspiring as the one we find on stage. As he tells his personal story of faith through this book, many will find hope, strength, and inspiration for their own journey.”
— Matt Redman
“When Steven wrote the song ‘The Great Adventure,’ I wonder if he had any idea how adventurous his life would be. While no one can anticipate the highest highs and the lowest lows of their journey, Steven has invited us to experience all of it with him through his honest music and storytelling. We are all changed for the better as a result of it.”
— Amy Grant
“We all have a story. But few of us have a story as dramatic and redemptive as the one of Steven Curtis Chapman. His music has touched millions of hearts. May his story touch even more.”
— Max Lucado
“I have had the great honor of knowing, sharing the stage with, and making music with my good friend Steven Curtis Chapman. This book is an amazing insight into the heart and spirit of a living legend in Christian music. One who not only has given us incredible music and messages in the past but also continues to create great music now that inspires and encourages.”
— Mac Powell
“By any measure, Steven Curtis Chapman has left his mark on the music industry. Not only has he been recognized with countless awards and accolades, he is loved by people all over the world. How amazing that with all his success, his legacy will be bigger and longer-lasting than any of the trophies. What Steven and Mary Beth have accomplished in the world of adoption is unparalleled. Caring for the widows and the orphans is a great command, and I don’t know anyone who has answered that call with greater passion than my friend Ste ven Curtis Chapman.”
— Michael W. Smith
“I cannot express to you the impact Steven Curtis Chapman’s music has had on my life. You know how when you hear a song and it immediately takes you back to a specific moment in your life? Well . . . Steven was there when I came to know Christ. He was there when my father passed away. He was there when I surrendered to ministry. He was there when I got married. He was there when my first child was born. I could go on, but then you’d be reading two books. Needless to say, this man is very important to me, and I’m proud to call him my friend.”
— Bart Millard
“Steven Curtis Chapman is one of those men who raise the bar for all of us. I have admired him for as long as I can remember. He has always been a role model of humility and gentleness to me. At the same time a man in the trenches, putting action to his heart for the orphan—building Show Hope—forever expanding the hearts of thousands of families who have welcomed a child into their lives. Steven truly inspires me as a husband, father, songwriter, and artist.”
— Toby McKeehan
“It’s been my privilege over the last eighteen years to call Steven Curtis Chapman a friend. But you don’t have to know him personally to know his heart or know his story. His music and lyrics have spoken to millions. He’s the Michael Jordan of Christian music. When you read Between Heaven and the Real World you will come to know a man who has walked the walk with an incredible grace and a rock-solid faith. If you like his songs, wait till you read this book!”
— Ernie Johnson Jr. , studio host, Inside the NBA on TNT
Dedication
To the one who has journeyed faithfully and fiercely at my side on this amazing adventure . . . so far . . . my bride, Mary Beth. I love you, always and forever.

Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Prologue: The Wild Mouse 11
1. Carnegie Hall Y’all 19
2. Unresolved Chords 29
3. A Transformed Family 47
4. Showtime! 67
5. A Little Tribute to George 79
6. The Call 91
7. Red Lobster and a Blue Speedo 97
8. Fifty Dollars and a Green Ford Pinto 113
9. The Cool Kids and a Country Boy 129
10. Divorce Is Not an Option 143
11. More to This Life 155
12. It’s an Honor Just to Be Nominated 167
13. Tears for Cheers 179
14. Breakdown 187
15. His Strength Is Perfect 199
16. A Road Called Adoption 211
17. Tuesday’s Child 223
18. Two Trips to Prison 231
19. God Follower 243
20. The Tattoo 253
21. With Hope 263
22. Never Say Never 281
23. Maria 289
24. Cinderella 299
25. Does God Really Have a Big, Big House? 311
26. The Ladybug That Lost Its Dots 319
27. The Accident 325
28. Clarity 339
29. The Land of the Living 353
30. Waiting and Watching for Beauty to Rise 369
31. Maria’s Big House of Hope 379
32. Step by Step 391
33. Together 403
34. New Beginnings 413
35. A Glorious Unfolding 425
Acknowledgments 431
Notes 433
Permissions 435
About the Authors 439
Back Ads 441
Back Cover 445
Prologue
The Wild Mouse
W hen I was a little blond-haired boy, my older brother, Herbie, and I loved to go to Noble Park, a 135-acre picturesque public property that includes a five-acre lake in my hometown of Paducah, Kentucky. It was a great place where families could take young children, play on the playgrounds, have a picnic, feed the fish, maybe get chased by a goose, and just enjoy the beauty of nature.
Years later, in the gazebo of that same park, I would kneel down before a beautiful young lady named Mary Beth, who’d stolen my heart, and ask her to be my wife.
As a boy, one of my favorite things about the park was the section called Funland, a small amusement park that was home to cotton ca