Joni

Such a good and encouraging video. It's also great to watch Joni's story, I never knew she was such a good artist. I imagine the book is far better, but it is a really well done movie, the backgrounds and nature scenes were also beautiful.

Joni is an incredibly strong woman. She has been through so much in her life, but refuses to quit or even have a bad attitude. This strength comes from her knowledge that Jesus Christ is her king, and that she will get a new body in Heaven. This movie, shot in 1979, was truly inspirational. A true story, it doesn't sugar coat her ups and downs as she experiences life as a quadriplegic. Going into it, I thought it would be a downer, but something I needed to see. I was wrong. Yes, there were sad parts, but this movie has funny parts and triumphant parts. All I can say is this is one of my absolute favorite movies. You will not regret spending some time watching it.

Wonderful movie

In this film, Joni plays herself. As a result, it is probably the most realistic portrayal of a real person's struggle to find meaning in a life with disability that could be imagined. The film is a bit slow but by the end of it, you will REALLY care about all of the very real, complex characters within it. As an aside, as someone from a multi-racial family myself, I also found the commentary on racism surprisingly honest and on-point, very much as it was in The Case for Christ which like this film, was also based on real events rather than contrived attempts to prove that the out of touch writers were some of the good ones.

I read this book as a youth, and loved it. I've re-read it many times. As is often true with any book-to-movie, the movie doesn't do it justice. So much is by necessity left out. Not to say it isn't good, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. It's very difficult to get the depth of a good novel into a film, and when so much is thoughts and ideas, inner struggles, etc, it's even harder. I've no doubt that modern filmmakers could have done a lot more with it. If you liked this-please consider the book-also available in audio form, read by Joni herself.

I just got diagnosed with a debilitating disease (but not fatal) and I have been searching others who have stories like Jonie's. Here in 2022 your story is still very encouraging and I have been watching a lot of your utube videos too. I pray God eases your Chronic pain and it makes me so Happy that someday soon you will be with our Father in Heaven. What a strong, strong courage and strength you have and are allowing God to be for you. I am so weak and having a hard time feeling his strength in me. But because if you, I will fight on!! Melanie

Love this book . Love Joni . She’s the reason why I gave my heart to Jesus! So thankful for her . Great book !!!! A must read!

funny, I really dont care for super specific theology but I loved it. I am an artist with injuries too and appreciated it. very much of its time. love joni.

Inspirational film showing how faith can pull you through anything.

Die Lebensgeschichte von Joni geht zu Herzen und ist interessant in jeder Lebenslage, besonders in schwierigen. Leider war es nicht einfach die amerikanische DVD am Computer abzuspielen, musste erst versuchen den geeigneten Player zu installieren. Aber anscheinend ist es einfacher sie an einem DVD-Player am Fernseher zu spielen.