I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir

The Story That Inspired the Major Motion Picture. The captivating story behind the bestselling single in the history of Christian musicand the man who wrote it MercyMes crossover hit, I Can Only Imagine, has touched millions of people around the world. But few know about the pain, redemption, and healing that inspired it. Now Bart Millard, award-winning recording artist and lead singer of MercyMe, shares how his dads transformation from abusive father to man of God sparked a divine moment in music history. Go behind the scenes of Barts lifeand the movie based on itto discover how God repaired a broken family, prepared Bart for ministry through music, and wrote the words on his heart that would change his life forever. I Can Only Imagine is a front-row seat to witnessing Gods presence throughout Barts life. Whether falling in love with his childhood sweetheart or mourning his fathers death, founding MercyMe or flailing in the midst of its success, Bart continues to place his trust in Gods plansplans that continue to surprise and surpass what Bart could have ever imagined.