God’s Other Son by Don Imus

God’s Other Son

The Life and Times of the Rev. Billy Sol Hargus

by Don Imus

Simon and Schuster, 1981, ISBN 0671431676, paperback

Very Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing, bumping, creasing and chips to edges and corners, previous store stamp to inside front cover (see photographs)

“God had two sons.  Jesus was His first, and I, Billy Sol Hargus, am His second.  “Thus begins Don Imus’ outrageous novel about the life and times of the Reverend Dr. Billy Sol Hargus, the most famous evangelist in the world, who suddenly disappears one day while trying, repeatedly, to walk on water.
Nearly 15 years elapse before the Library of Congress announces that 14 reels of tape, purportedly made after the Doctor’s disappearance, have been discovered and contain the record of his life.

As we listen to the tapes, we learn of Billy’s humble beginnings in Del Rio, Texas; we meet Billy’s foster parents – Elroy and Edna Hargus – and we witness the many lessons Billy learns from “Step-Edna”, who is dressed in ‘knee-high white cowboy boots and tight leather skirts that wouldn’t hide a wallet”.”