The book begins with a fascinating look at Swaggart's family background, then traces his rise from obscurity to fame, his fall (because of sexual misconduct), and his subsequent efforts to make a comeback. Seaman neither whitewashes nor vilifies Swaggart, instead examining him and seeking explanation for both his tremendous accomplishments and tragic flaws. Though unauthorized by the Swaggarts, this honest, evenhanded biography strives for objectivity. It is also the only biography of Swaggart currently available.
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