Forever and Ever, Amen

A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life

By: Randy Travis, Ken Abraham

Narrated by: Rory Feek

A riveting tale of

• unfathomable success
• great joy
• deep pain, and
• redemption that can come only from above.

From 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.

Then, 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."

Filled 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.

Love you Forever and Ever, Amen

Thank you for all of the time and energy that went into this beautiful autobiography. Randy, you have always been my favorite artist. You have so many movies and recordings I haven’t seen or heard yet. Life gets busy and we don’t spend time doing what we enjoy, so the lessons in your book along with the knowledge of more to discover fills me with anticipation. I love you and I will love you forever and ever AMEN!

Great book.

I was unaware as Rory of what a struggle this great man has endured to give the world some great music. Listened from start to finish non-stop. Great job Rory and thank you Randy Travis. Good bless you.

Awesome

Had to listen twice. Ready to listen again. Such an inspiring story. I had forgotten about the video as have many people. So don’t worry about it. Mary is a saint, well deserved after his first wife. No one can know how difficult taking care of someone can be under those circumstances unless they’ve been through it themselves. I prayed for them throughout the whole story. Excuse me, I need to listen to his music.

A Fan

My husband and I have been married for 31 years. One of our first dates was a Randy Travis concert. We still dance around our kitchen listening to his music! He has a special place in our heart. I laughed and cried while listening to this book. I even bought his Inspirational Journey CD and Hymnal CD after I heard the book. Highly recommend this audiobook!

a great book

a great book with a great story and a important message none of us should forget.