I Can Only Imagine

by Karen Kingsbury

I Can Only Imagine is the first condensed ebook in Karen Kingsbury's The Rest of the Story series. In it, Karen shares very personal behind-the-scenes anecdotes about herself and her family that appear nowhere else in print, highlighted by her touching relationship with her late brother Dave. With heartfelt grace, she describes in-depth his ongoing struggles with addiction and his troubled journey toward redemption. Throughout this work, we're all reminded that we have just one chance to create a bestseller with our lives by loving well, laughing often, and finding true life in Jesus Christ.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

16 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 2, 2012

About the author

Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

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Reviews

[Randy Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a good book even though it is kinda short. We all go through struggles of some sort in our lives and no matter what kind of struggle we may be facing or going through God will always be sure to get us through it. But we have to believe and have faith and trust him that he will help us through because he loves us all so very much.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this eshort by Karen Kingsbury! Quick, easy, inspirational read ... Don't give up on those you love!!

[Martha Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 27-page short story about her brother, Dave ... the inspiration for one of her books.

[kka · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprise blessing

Why a surprise blessing? Because of all the books I downloaded that I share with my mom, God chose this one for me to read. Because, this author, nothing personal, is my mom and sister's favorite, but God knew this book I needed today. For anyone searching this is the book you never thought you'd read and couldn't put down and was blessed in so many ways. My humble thanks.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good book. It talks about her and her husbands life and how she never gave up on him even after he passed away. I think others will enjoy this book too. It was a short story but I thought it was a very good short story though. It talked about some of the other books she wrote too. I think that she’s an awesome author and she’s actually one of my favorite authors so far.

[Robin Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good story i love karen☺ she is gteat. I would tell everyone about this book.

I love this book. I read all her books and tell all my friends about her and let them know about her movies.

[Mary Deen · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Relative today

I have always enjoyed Karen Kingsbury books and this one is no different except it’s a true story from her own family. It seems no family is immune to addiction and its consequences. Thank you Karen for being so transparent.

[Heidi Morrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short

Though I learned much from Karen sharing so openly concerning her relationship with her brother, I wish the book was longer .

[Elizabeth D. Starner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Great short story! Heartwarming, but sad! True stories don’t always have a happy ending, but, actually this ending is happy. Read the story to see why.

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a story

Karen writes so well you feel the emotion...it's like you know the people. Here she gives us a personal peek into her story and her brothers journey .

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read, but one of the most moving and powerful Karen Kingsbury books I've read.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very brief story full of love and hope! A must read for everyone!

[Joycee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for sharing this inspiring heartwarming tale, Ms. Kingsbury.

[Nancy Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redemption

Reallife love consistency faith and hope. Resultion in life changing faith in Jesus Christ. Encouraging and uplifting. However the book is short and to the point.

[Shirley Whitehead]

Need

e-Short Stories: Bk 2

[Alicia Fannin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a touching and heartfelt tribute to the author’s brother with some spiritual lessons shared as well.

[angie dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good!!!

Karen kingsbury is my favorite author. So I wasn't surprised at how this book turn out. It was very good. I bought it tonight and finished it already. I couldn't wait to read it. I eat and drink her books it's like sitting down and eating a really good meal. If that makes cents to you....lol.. But I also learn to love well and learn much. When I start reading her books I open my ears and my heart and I'm ready to receive from God.

[Lisa Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karen shares the story "behind the scenes." It is the story of the heart - how hard it is to love family members that refuse healthy love. It is an encouragement to love well and learn much and through perseverance/endurance, sometimes these hard people turn to God. For her brother, it was a song made by MercyMe called, "I Can Only Imagine."

[Margaret Fraleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome short story..... I am a fan of Karen Kingsbury. All of her books are amazing stories.

This story is about her brother Dave. God is there waiting for us to open the door of our hearts and let Him come in to reside. We never know how much time we have on this earth, so let God
speak to your heart and don't waste a minute more.

Thanks Karen for sharing this story.

[wilma Haught · Rating 3 out of 5]

Real life is only with the real Jesus

Great story of true salvation when someone is looking for the real and only savior with a lasting peace and knowledge of where you are going who you will spend eternity with.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The firs couple of pages had me wondering. Glad the author ended up sharing that strangling people with the bible does not turn their hearts to Christ.

[Debbie Shawver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bestseller in my books.

[Patricia Dawn Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes

I cried! I have a few family members I haven't given up on. Praise God with your whole heart. Karen Kingsbury is so real. Must read.

[Santina Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very personal revelation

Interesting to read of the author's personal experience with her real life brother. Gives some insight into her style of writing.

[Ruthe Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book review

I was really disappointed by these couple of pages when I was expecting a book. The message was good, I enjoyed that part of it.

[Gerri Savage · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too short & wasn't really a book

. I already read the other book & all that this one told me was that it was a real life event. It was not the worth the $2 I paid for it!!