By Faith, Not By Sight

So I’m going to admit it. I might be one of the only people who does not watch American Idol. With that said, although I didn’t watch the season that Scott Macintyre performed on, I did hear of his story on the multiple news stations covering the show. I’m glad I decided to read By Faith, Not by Sight: The Inspirational Story of a Blind Prodigy, a Life-Threatening Illness, and an Unexpected Gift because it allowed me to learn more about Scott Macintyre’s struggles and difficulties he faced and overcame in his life.

This book tells the story of Scott’s life. From his childhood all the way through his time spent on the American Idol Stage. Scott was born with tunnel vision, which severely limited his eyesight, causing his almost total blindness. Throughout this and other health scares, he continued to pursue his musical passion as well as his educational goals, obtaining his Master’s Degree from the University of London and the Royal College of Music. In addition to his strong desire to further himself intellectually, the book also focused on his commitment to God. Many people would become bitter after facing struggles such as blindness and stage 4 renal failure, but he continues to be an example of living a Godly life to all of those around him.  

I think anyone would enjoy this book who was an American Idol fan, but more than that, this book will be enjoyed by anyone who likes to read about perseverance and dedication to achieving ones’ goals in life. I am very glad I had the opportunity to read this book, and I can’t wait to share it with others.

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