Idoleyes: My New Perspective on Faith, Fat & Fame

This book is not only a bio of Mandisa's life... it's her journey with God. It depicts her high and not so high moments with God. The book was very inspirational to me and a must read.

From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life! Book Review: Idoleyes: My New Perspective On Faith, Fat & Fame (Tyndale House, 2007) by Mandisa Enter the world of Mandisa, and see what it takes to be an overweight woman who becomes an international American Idol sensation. Through Idoleyes, Mandisa Hundley recalls her life from unknown back-up singer to becoming the most recognized American Idol pop sensation. Her new perspective of "Faith, Fat, and Fame" are expressed through honest retrospection about her youth in California, a rape she suffered, her acceptance of Christ, and the climb to television fame. Describing herself as a "foodaholic," Mandisa recognized during early auditions of American Idol that she did not represent "...the complete package - the perfect look, sound, style, and showmanship." Later, Mandisa endured stinging comments from Simon Cowell regarding her size, heard by 30 million viewers. Shocking both Simon and the American Idol crew, Mandisa, as a Christian witness, forgave Simon. Mandisa accounts for her dieting problems - pointing out the beginning of her food issues, and acknowledges how and why they worsened. Working at overcoming her food addiction, her message is one of health. She reminds the reader that we should not look at the outside of ourselves for self-worth, but rather for value from within. Mandisa states, "I am a living witness that God can do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine." Idoleyes is Mandisa's testimony of how she breaks free of an addiction by trusting in God. Her road hasn't been easy, but she says that God is faithful. Idoleyes provides encouragement and hope for those struggling with faith and discipline. Mandisa's story is a lesson for us all. 5 Stars

I really enjoyed reading this book! When I grow up I want to be like Mandisa. She's a deeply spiritual woman that has surrendered all to her Lord. I struggle so much with surrender and just seeing another woman's perspective was so inspiring. I also am dealing with issues regarding my weight and her straight talk about her struggles was so uplifting. Just truth that you can fall and get back up again. I feel like a new believer all over again after reading this. Thanks Mandisa for sharing your life with us!

In this world of secularism, anti-religious attitudes, and hate crimes, this one book has the power to rise above it all. Mandisa, my personal hero and one of the greatest inspirations in my life, has a beautiful, warm, loving heart for the Lord, and every single individual who turns the pages of her life story- despite who you are and where you come from- will immediately and hopelessly fall in love with this precious young woman. Every word she writes is positive, uplifting, and inspirational, from her amusing descriptions of the odd individuals she met in her first auditions to her depictions of some of the darkest days in her life. Despite her flaws, past tragedies, and current struggles, Mandisa remains above all a strong, amazing young woman of the Lord, and I absolutely cannot recommend a more intriguing, inspiring, learned book for any starving Christian to read excepting the Word of God. If you enjoy a book that will make you smile, cry, and laugh with your whole heart, I strongly recommend Idoleyes.

Disa opens her heart in her amazing book Idol Eyes. She shares the pain of being disrespected by Simon as well as being eliminated too early from Idol. She also talks openly about her food addiction. Mandisa's book made me laugh and cry, but mainly smile. I loved Mandisa before, but this book really captured my heart.