Homecoming: The Story of Southern Gospel Music Through the Eyes of Its Best-Loved Performers

by Bill Gaither and Jerry B. Jenkins

Book Overview

With the comfortable warmth of a fireside chat, renowned gospel musician Bill Gaither invites us to relax with old friends such as The Happy Goodmans, The Cathedrals, Jake Hess, The Speer Family, The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310213258
• ISBN13: 9780310213253
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.1" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

The Joy of good Gospel music.

I have just completed the reading of "Homecoming" by Bill Gaither. My heart was truly blessed as I read about the history of some of my favorite Southern Gospel singers. I have been a Southern Gospel lover for many years and sometimes I take for granted all the work that goes into this type of entertainment. Reading about the early history and background of many of these singers gave me a deep respect and admiration for the sacrifice that many made in years past. We live in a day when there is all types of music for every type of person. So much of todays music is "shallow" with no depth. But, when one listens or reads the words to some of the songs in the book "Homecoming", you can see the depth and reality of life. As a Christian, these songs give me hope and security. Many of these singers have gone through the laboratory of life, which sometimes deals hard times. But, through it all, God's peace and comfort has substained and given grace to these Southern Gospel Artist. It is a real joy to read books of this quality. May they continue to be read by many, many people. To God be the Glory, for great things He has done!

Bill Gaither is a wealth of knowledge.

This book is a must for anyone who is interested in the history of Southern Gospel Music. I go to this book often for information about the different singers and writers. The photography is wonderful as well. This book is my favorite reference book for Southern Gospel Music. I highly recommend it to you as well.