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Ain't God Good!

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This book should be required reading for every Christian man. It's refreshing to read a book that so vividly depicts the life of a man that truly epitamizes the term Southern Gentleman. Through Jerry's experiences you will learn how he lived his life by Loving God, his wife, children and fellow man. There is never mention of his dislike for anyone or any situation he encountered. This book is timeless considering the simple principles that Jerry lived by that would be true even today. The stories are written in a manner that seems to suck you in as if you are there living them out with him. It's hard to believe that this book was written some 25 years ago. I believe Jerry is truly one entertainer that will be missed for many, many years.

Folks kept telling Jerry Clower he should cut a record, and he went on to become the premiere country comic in the land. Then a few people told Jerry he should write a book, and he did (several, in fact) - and this is the first one. This isn't an autobiography, although Jerry does talk a lot about his life and the book does contain a wealth of pictures; it's really just Jerry being Jerry, telling funny stories, talking about how he grew up and later backed his way into show business, spreading the Gospel that he lived every day of his life by, going on about how much his family means to him, etc. I have no doubt that Jerry Clower was the funniest man who ever lived; I never got the chance to see him in person, but I've always felt as if I knew him. He could forever more put on a show and have folks rolling in the aisles, but he was 100% genuine, honest, sincere, a living example of the best kind of man. Listen to one of his albums and/or read this book, and you'll feel like you know him, as well.

Jerry had released four hugely successful records when Ain't Got Good! was originally published in 1975. Some of his most famous material finds its way into this book, and it's amazing how you can hear Jerry speaking every word you read. Folks, if you ain't ever heard Coon Huntin' Story, you just don't know what funny is. If the name Marcel Ledbetter means nothing to you, you might as well not even come around my part of the country. Whether you are a Southerner or a Yankee or anything else, you need to seek out Jerry Clower and get to know him through his records and books.

This whole book reads as if Jerry is sitting right there having a personal conversation with you. He's proud to be from Amite County, Mississippi, and he's incredibly honest about his childhood. He talks about growing up a bigot before finding Christ and getting some sense knocked into his head. Success never changed him a lick, and he goes out of his way to credit the family, friends and employers who inspired, supported, and loved him. He can talk all day about his wife Homerline (also known as "that woman what lives with Mr. Clower") and his four children, and he devotes one chapter to the incredible responsibilities inherent in fatherhood. This book is full of life lessons, especially when it comes to the simple things of life so often taken for granted. More than anything else, though, Jerry talks about God in Ain't God Good! (notice it's a declaratory fact, not a question). Jerry was what you could call a lay preacher, and his very life was a testimony to his faith.

The world will never see the likes of Jerry Clower again; he was probably the nation's last true humorist. Lots of folks can tell funny stories, but Jerry Clower could (to borrow a thought from one of his friends) tell stories funny. He's a man we can all still learn from and pattern our lives after, and this book is a true blessing in all sorts of ways.

Excellent book, received on time, I'd do it again. I really appreciate all efforts by all involved in shipping this book. The condition of the book was as predicted. Well Done!!!!!

This book is the same as the 1977 version also. Excellent book, especially the middle portion with his common sense insights on real Christian living.

Beginning may be slow if you have never heard of him before because the book somewhat assumes you have (country comic before Ray Stevens and Jeff Foxworthy) but either hang in there or skip to the middle chapters.

Very good book, especially if you are somewhat familiar with Jerry Clower's jokes and style of southern upbringing and stories. The begining will be somewhat slow for those not familar with the man, but the middle of the book

has very good insights into an authentic Christian way of life. A lot of common sense of how a Christian should be living and thinking about some things. Jerry Clower was a country comedian similar to Jeff Foxworthy and won most comedy awards before Ray Stevens came onto the scene.