The Love Story that Captured a Nation’s Heart
Joey and Rory Feek were enjoying a steadily growing fan base in country music when Joey was diagnosed unexpectedly with a rapidly spreading cancer. This vibrant and beautiful young woman would soon be on a unique journey for which no one is ever fully prepared. Her husband, Rory, and children, Heidi, Hopie, and Indiana, were beside her each step of the way. Rory, a prolific songwriter, entrepreneur, farmer, and overall tender man, has seen God bless his life in countless unexpected ways and had started a blog, thislifeilive.com, not really knowing its purpose other than he needed to write. That purpose soon became clearer when Joey’s cancer battle hit.
By inviting so many into the final months of Joey’s life, this astounding couple captured the hearts of millions with their powerful love story, the manner in which they were handling the diagnosis, and the inspiring simple way they had chosen to live their lives.
In this vulnerable book, Rory takes us into his own challenging life story and shows what can happen when God brings both his presence and the right companion into our lives. He also gives never-before-revealed details on what he calls “the long goodbye,” the blessing of being able to know that life is going to end and taking advantage of it. Feek shows how we all are actually there already and how we can learn to live that way every day. He then goes into detail toward the end of the book on what it’s like to try to move on with your life once you’ve “had it all.”
Pure love I fell in love with the blog and love the book just as much. Very powerful story of love lost and found. Everything I read from The author about his life or his wife’s life is like an amazing gift I am receiving. Thankful to have read.
Get your tissues ready! I have listened to Joey & Rory’s music for a long time and her voice is how the Angels sound. I followed their story and cried with every new bit that came out. I was devastated when Joey passed, like so many others. But in this story of their life, love for each other, their love of God, their ups and downs I felt my heartstrings being pulled so tight. What a complete total love story, not only for them but to God. This book is beautiful, joyful, heartbreaking and faith. For those who don’t…
Honest and heartwarming, sad and hopeful – an excellent read! I became a fan of Joey & Rory some years ago, when Youtube pulled up a random suggestion for “Cheater, Cheater!”. I was hooked right away by their old fashioned country sound, and purchased a CD. Then I discovered Rory’s blog, which told the sad tale of Joey’s cancer battle and eventual death. I’ve been listening to their “Hymns” album in the kitchen for months, and was thrilled to hear that it won a Grammy – well deserved! Then I watched the movie “To Rory With…