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Summary

Mike Weaver, lead singer of Big Daddy Weave, shares from personal experience how when all we can see is our struggles and failures, God reminds us of who we are. . . . His children. Loved. Set free. Redeemed.

I Am Redeemed is an open book of Mike Weaver’s life, bringing into the light everything from his battle with self-hatred to the near death of his brother and bandmate, who ultimately had both feet amputated to save his life. Mike shares the lessons learned in the loss of his father and dealing with the spirit of suicide within his band, Big Daddy Weave.

At the lowest of lows, with Mike feeling rejected and alone, God broke through to speak truth and life into him. Thankful for God’s plan and timing and methods, he is especially grateful for the new identity Jesus had paid for on the cross. In spite of his faults and failures, Mike learned that only God can take the stuff you hate about yourself and use it to reach people.

Through the million-selling song “Redeemed” and now the powerful story behind it, as well as inspiration from Scripture, you will be encouraged to embrace God’s redeeming grace so you, too, have the opportunity to be beautiful offerings to the Lord.

Review

Going into the book, I’d never heard of Big Daddy Weave. So glad I didn’t because it gave me a better chance to get to know Mike Weaver and learn about him and the group. I couldn’t help but sneak a look on YouTube to check out their song, Redeemed. I was inspired and moved by the song and the journey shared in the book.

I Am Redeemed, shared the personal journey of Mike Weaver, lead singer of the Big Daddy Weave. A wonderful message through his experiences was the assurance of when we are at the lowest point of feeling forsaken, if you are faith-rooted, your back is always taken care of. You might not believe it at the moment or feel life is fair but it has a way of bringing you back to where you need to be.

I was taken back by Mike’s honest and candid feelings sharing some of the most intimate parts of his life. He shared his personal experiences in his own life, family and friends. The vulnerability of opening himself up allows you to connect and those with similar experiences can find comfort or a shared affirmation that you aren’t alone. Opening his heart to faith in his deepest point of despair, he was able to find light in life and find the joy of what life was meant to be.

Overall, I thought the book was wonderful. I found his transparency and honesty refreshing. I think his experience is relatable and can inspire those who have had similar thoughts or feelings. Big Daddy Weave fans I know will enjoy this one. I’d recommend checking it out.