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Vestal!: "Lord, I Wouldn't Take Nothin' for My Journey Now"

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This is such a delightful, inspirational book that I chose to review it for a couple of the Round Table groups in our church. [These are groups of Christian women who meet monthly at a member's home for a book review, prayer-and-share time, food and fun.] I included a couple of video clips of her singing and praying. Vestal and her husband Howard (both recently deceased)led amazing lives full of faith and miracles as well as hardships and disappointments. They trusted God to meet their needs and he always did. They experienced miracles of all types, including physical healings. I "met" the Goodmans years ago on television and became "reacquainted" when they began appearing on the Gaither Gospel Concerts (live, video, tv) in 1991. Like the rest of Vestal's fans, I was attracted to her clear, strong, one-of-a-kind voice, and the sweet spirit that showed on her face with a special glow when she sang. I'm thankful to have been able to see and hear her in person in Dallas in 2003 just ten months before she died. Vestal always gave glory to God and Jesus when she sang. She was a spiritual advisor to hundreds of people including celebrities such as George Jones, and was known as a great Prayer Warrior. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and I laughed out loud at some of her stories. The book includes pictures of the Goodmans (and others) through the years. It's a special book that stays with you. I keep telling my friends about different stories from it!

I have admired Vestal Goodman for years, especially because of her former hairstyles. I read this book and could not put it down. I understood how her life had come up from bootstraps and how time and time again they were desolate and had nothing but the Goodman Family and faith. Vestal was honest and frank about several relationships and theology. She did not mince words on anything. Vestal wrote this book not to impress anyone but to honor God.

Vestal Goodman is an inspiration. I'm only 14 but I can see this lady is one of a kind! This book tells her life story. But it's not only about her. There's something more to it. I would recommend this book to people of all ages. It's easy to read. I laughed and cried at times! This is definitely a wonderful book!

This is an awsome book. IT had great detail and kept your mind on the book. It was like Vestal was your best friend sitting next to you telling you her life story. I read it as a Vestal fan but, it's great forany reader of any age Christian or not this book will show you Vestal's life(much like ours)hasn't been filled with mountian top expierances it will make you look at her in a totally differnt way weather you love Vestal or just love to read you will enjoy this book.Happy Reading!

I have read Vestal! three times now, and find more things each time I read it. This book can uplift you when you are at your lowest point. Vestal's experiences and the things that she has gone through was enough to bring even the strongest man down without the faith and belief in God that she possesses. She is not afraid to let the readers know that without God and strong faith and belief she would have survived her journey. She is an inspiration to everyone in her book and in person.

Vestal! is a great book for anyone of any age. It tells the story of her life in great detail. If you are a Christian and having trouble in your faith, it will reassure you and uplift you greatly. If you are a skeptic of Christianity, read this book, and it will blow your socks off. This lady has been through many trials and experienced many miracles--I was amazed! You'll definitely love it--if you don't, email me (dive535@yahoo.com). This book, in a nutshell, is the courageous account of one ordinary woman who experienced many things and went many places for one reason: her trust in God. All I can say is, Read The Book.

This is one of the best books I have ever read.It is very hard to put down.

I have read this book eight times and each time something new speaks to me. What truly amazes me is although Vestal has went through so many trials, her faith in God has never faltered. Some experiences of hers will really make you think about your faith and where you are in your walk with Christ. Some of the things you will read about make you think- "Can this really happen?"-but if you will read in the Bible they really were performed by Jesus. A interesting note is that Vestal is VERY careful not to put to many dates in her book so as you will not find out her age. Enjoy and you will not regret buying this book. It is good to read when you are down and depressed and it lets you know God is real and alive!

Vestal Goodman shared with her fans some of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching stories I have ever read. I purchased Vestal! in Atlanta, GA in 1998. I could not put it down until I finished. Truly, she is a woman devoted to God, her family, and Southern Gospel music. This book is a must read for anyone who loves gospel music and enjoys reading about the lives of gospel greats. In my opinion, Vestal Goodman IS the queen of gospel music.

This book is about vestal's life before and after she married howard. her faith and her life will build yours. This is truly a book you should read. It is a book that you will find hard to put down.