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Cash

by Johnny Cash

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ISBN13: 9780060727536
ISBN10: 0060727535
Condition: Standard
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He is "The Man in Black." Country music legend. The "quintessential American troubadour." An icon of rugged individualism, who's been to hell and back, and tells the tale as never before. In this unforgettable autobiography, Johnny Cash talks straight about the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs, and the people who have shaped him.

In his own words, Cash sets the record straight--and dispels a few myths--as he looks unsparingly at his remarkable life: from his turbulent past to the joys of the present to his plans down the road. Here, too, are the friends of a lifetime, including Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Dr. Billy Graham. As powerful and memorable as one of his classic songs, Cash is filled with the candor, wit, and wisdom of a man who has truly "walked the line".

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"Engaging.... Written with honesty and spiritual insight.... Cash's stories and strength shine." Chicago Sun-Times

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"Insightful, relaxed, and conversational.... The stories sing." New York Times Book Review

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"Gives a feel for what it might be like to spend some time with him.... Cash is a good storyteller.... Fascinating.... Rich anecdotes.... Interesting observations.... Any Cash fan will find a lot here to enjoy." Boston Globe

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"Insightful, relaxed, and conversational. . . . The stories sing."

Synopsis:

He was the "Man in Black," a country music legend, and the quintessential American troubadour. He was an icon of rugged individualism who had been to hell and back, telling the tale as never before. In his unforgettable autobiography, Johnny Cash tells the truth about the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs, and the people who shaped him.

In his own words, Cash set the record straight — and dispelled a few myths — as he looked unsparingly at his remarkable life: from the joys of his boyhood in Dyess, Arkansas to superstardom in Nashville, Tennessee, the road of Cash's life has been anything but smooth. Cash writes of the thrill of playing with Elvis, the comfort of praying with Billy Graham; of his battles with addiction and of the devotion of his wife, June; of his gratitude for life, and of his thoughts on what the afterlife may bring. Here, too, are the friends of a lifetime, including Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Kris Kristofferson. As powerful and memorable as one of his classic songs, Cash is filled with the candor, wit, and wisdom of a man who truly "walked the line."

About the Author

Johnny Cash (1932-2003) was an American icon and country music superstar, a professed man of faith, as well as the author of three books. Cash first sang publicly while in the air force in the early fifties. The youngest person ever chosen for the Country Music Hall of Fame, he was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and awarded eleven Grammies in a career that spanned generations. Married to country legend June Carter, Cash performed everywhere from Folsom Prison to the White House, hosted his own television show, appeared in feature films, and in 1996 received the Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award.

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film_ronin, April 24, 2007 (view all comments by film_ronin)
I HIGHLY reccomend Cash by Johnny Cash with Patrick Carr. I grew up in the south and because of my parents and grandparents, I grew up with a knowledge of the Carter family and Johnny Cash. After reading Cash, I felt like I really understood the journey that Johnny had been through. If you're really interested in what forces drove the man with the venerable voice, read this book!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060727536
Subtitle:
The Autobiography
Author:
Cash, Johnny
Author:
by Johnny Cash
Publisher:
HarperOne
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - Country & Folk
Subject:
Country musicians
Subject:
Personal Memoirs
Subject:
Entertainment & Performing Arts
Subject:
Country musicians -- United States.
Subject:
Cash, Johnny
Copyright:
Edition Description:
1st HarperCollins Paperbacks Ed.
Series Volume:
108-186
Publication Date:
October 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
916x606x89 81

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