By Johnny Cash

He is "The guy in Black." nation track legend. The "quintessential American troubadour." An icon of rugged individualism, who's been to hell and again, and tells the story as by no means ahead of. during this unforgettable autobiography, Johnny funds talks directly concerning the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs, and the folk who've formed him.
In his personal phrases, money units the list straight--and dispels a couple of myths--as he seems to be unsparingly at his extraordinary existence: from his turbulent previous to the fun of the current to his plans down the line. the following, too, are the chums of an entire life, together with Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Dr. Billy Graham. As strong and noteworthy as considered one of his vintage songs, money is stuffed with the candor, wit, and knowledge of a guy who has really "walked the line."
"Engaging.... Written with honesty and non secular insight.... Cash's tales and energy shine."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Insightful, secure, and conversational.... The tales sing."
--New York occasions ebook Review
"Gives a suppose for what it would be wish to spend your time with him.... money is an effective storyteller.... Fascinating.... wealthy anecdotes.... fascinating observations.... Any funds fan with discover a lot right here to enjoy."
--Boston Globe
"Cash has continually been cool."
--Country Music journal
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Concentrate your attention, sir, solely upon the ring. " was far in the future that evening when I told Jimmie that I was going to marry Rosalind after I graduated from Exeter. "You're crazy," he said. We went downstairs to the men's room with its tall marble urinals and large cubicles. I wondered what, if anything, he felt After all, men are not boys. Fortunately, our bodies still fitted perfectly together, as we promptly discovered inside one of the· cubicles, standing up, belly to belly, talking of girls and marriage and coming simultaneously.

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