Cash: The Autobiography

Typical autobiography

I've read dozens of musicians' biographies and this one falls into the same category as most autobiographies: mediocrity. J.R. downplays and skims over the negative and puts his positive spin on just about everything else in retrospect. Some of the stories were great, but most of the pages seemed to be devoted to kissing up to his family... kids, grandkids, in-laws and anybody he'd ever worked with. It would have been nice to actually learn about the creation of the music. After all, that's the reason we even bother to care.

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One of My New Favorites

I loved this book. Johnny really is a great storyteller. I'm not one for reading books more than once but I think I will with this one. If you aren't already a Cash fan this book might make you one. I highly recommend it.

The Man In Black

This is a superb autobiogarpghy of THE MAN IN BLACK. I think he gives us great detail of things that happened in his life. The way he came up with some of his songs and his battle with drugs. A Very interesting book to read

Johnny cash is the man

Johnny Cash is more then you think. he is a man of outstanding statue. He is more then what people think he is, You can learn so much about life within this book. he had so much to offer anyone who talked to him. His life was so amazing, he did so much. Wether you like Johnny or not you sould read this book. My johnny's legend live on!

Enjoyable Read

I truly enjoyed this book. Mr. Cash has a way with words. He welcomes you into his life as if you were a treasured friend. This isn¿t just about his career, but about him as a person, his thoughts and views. He talks about his home life before he became a star. He talks about his lifetime friends, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan to name a few. He takes you home to Cinnamon Hill, a sugar plantation built in 1700¿s with stories of how he came to own it, his home invasion, and a few ghost stories too. He takes to the White House and his meeting with each President. Mr. Cash bears his soul in this book, with his sense of humility, his spirituality and his love for June. I believe that fan¿s of the Man in Black won¿t be disappointed. They¿ll see a side of the man that perhaps they hadn¿t known.

Not what I expected, really, but brilliant

Like a lot of people, I knew of Johnny Cash, and even liked a few of his songs. However, after watching Walk the Line and rediscovering his music, seeing a snippet of his life, I became enthralled. I¿ve since bought several of his albums, plan on buying more, and was quite delighted to find a copy of this book. I was expecting an autobiography, but I guess that¿s what the Man in Black is, which is sadly out of print (is anyone doing anything about that?). This book is more analogous to a journal, a collection of thoughts about Johnny Cash¿s life, career, friends, family, and music. It¿s a little disjointed, a little rambling once or twice, but who¿s journal isn¿t? It offers profound insight into the mind of one of the most brilliant musicians of our time. Anyone who has been a long time fan, or just recently discovered Johnny Cash will enjoy this book. Just don¿t expect to read the exact story portrayed in Walk The Line through Johnny¿s eyes, but do expect to gain even more respect and insight into a modern folk legend.

Triumphant!

Johnny Cash was the toughest hombre ever to walk the green, green grass of Earth. The man was built out of straps of leather and two-by-fours. Whiskey ran through his veins, and he pooped bob wire. All hail the Man in Black! Avert your eyes and prostrate yourself in his magnificent presence!

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NEW BOOK IS GREAT COMPANION!

The new book Cash: An American Man is a perfect companion to Johnny's own autobiography. The two books go hand in hand, since Cash: An American Man is comprised of Johnny's own handwritten letters, poems, songs, memorabilia, etc. I love both books and am thrilled to have them!

Cash: The Autobiography

Johnny Cash or the ¿Man in Black¿ was one of the most influential artists, period. He is the only musician in history to be inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter¿s Country Music. His second autobiography gives you an in depth look at his start at Sun Records and being on the road with other legends like Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis, the tragic death of his older brother Jack when Cash was only twelve, and living on Cinnamon Hill in Jamaica. My favorite thing about Cash¿s book was the beginning when he talked about his humble beginnings in Arkansas picking cotton with his family, and his spiritual journey which saved him from his addiction to amphetamines early in his career. His autobiography shows you all the sides to the ¿man in black¿ good and bad, from his attempt to kill himself to being robbed on Christmas Day on Cinnamon Hill in Jamaica. He was a true artist who didn¿t stop growing musically even in his last months. It¿s unlikely you¿ll find anything to not like about this book. With his tragic death last year his autobiography is a great way to remember the man in black; it gives you a greater appreciation for what he did for music. When I first began reading this book I didn¿t know much about his early life or career and soon I couldn¿t put it down. The book helps give you a better perspective on the man who broke all the rules with no apologies. With the help of Patrick Carr, Cash tells you his story as if he¿s right there telling it to you personally, intermingling life on the road and the loss of family and friends along the way. Cash¿s influence on music will be felt by everyone for decades to come.

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Buy The REAL Cash, Not The Other Trash

Now that the Man In Black has passed, this book is ever so essential. Don't be sucked in by the rags & trash that hit the stands trying to make a buck off of the man's name and legend. This is the real deal. By The Man himself. 'Nuff said.

Besides Man In Black, Cash is my FAVORITE!!

Johnny Cash's books are so cool. The guy has been through everything.

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