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All the Gold in California and Other People, Places & Things [Hardcover]

Larry Gatlin (Author), Jeff Lenburg (Collaborator)

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Publication Date: June 1998

Larry Gatlin was a brash and outspoken man who was dogged by the press and continually at odds with the music industry. He would disappear for days, bingeing on cocaine and alcohol. By the mid-1980's, the reckless lifestyle caught up with him. Returning to his faith, he found freedom, not only from drug and alcohol addiction, but also from the demons that drove him to determine his worth by the weight of his success. This is Larry Gatlin's inspiring story, told as only this ole boy from Texas can tell it, rich with reminiscences, humor, insight, and honesty.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 303 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc (June 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0785272046
ISBN-13: 978-0785272045
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #31 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Composers & Musicians > Country & Folk

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book should still be in the stores!, October 26, 2002

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I'm a Larry Gatlin fan. His book is written as well as his songs. I was captivated by his life story which he described in such down to earth, honest words. And it is so funny.
What a talent!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A GATLIN FAN!, April 24, 2000

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I've been around the music business for the past 30 years, I have NEVER seen an artist be this honest and open about the rise and the fall of ones career. Larry lays it ALL on the line and this should serve as a wake up call for those that can not handle "life in the fast lane". Larry's story is 24KT solid gold. A real must read from someone who has certainly been there, done that.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth About Drugs and Alchol, November 7, 1998

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This book is the greatest thing Larry Wayne has ever written.I've been listening to his music over half of my life and watched all the things he wrote about in this book happen and he told the truth , he didn't try to make himself look like some hero even though he really is. If you have a family member that is fighting the battle with drugs this is a MUST READ it will give you hope. Thanks Larry Wayne for sharing your story, you saved a life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story Behind the Scenes
Other than occasionally watching the Gaither Homecoming series, I haven't been into Gospel music as much as when I was younger. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Cat Freeman

5.0 out of 5 stars A Friend and a Good One!
Larry's been a close friend of mine for some time. This book didn't surprise me - it's the way he is: brutally honest, even if it hurts. Read more

Published on December 8, 2007 by Playable Lies

5.0 out of 5 stars "God is in charge,not you.Be at peace,Larry."

This is a wonderful book about and by a person who really understands what life is all about.Maybe Larry would take exception with my saying that. Read more

Published on March 1, 2005 by J. Guild

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Honest Writer-Larry Gatlin....
Books rarely hold my attention. Can't tell you how many I've started and put down. I started Larry Gatlin's book a few days ago and can't stop reading. Read more

Published on December 31, 2002 by Laurie

5.0 out of 5 stars interesting story of this man's life and redemption
excellent book. It's as if Larry is talking directly to you about his life. I couldn't put the book down.

Published on November 3, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best auto-biographies I've read in a long time.
No fluff or superficiality, just honest down-to-earth telling of the hard truth of the author's battle with drug and alcohol addiction and his personal struggles with the power... Read more

Published on August 5, 1998 by dguild@fhe.com

5.0 out of 5 stars "You should be so lucky that he should ever pass your way."
Larry is brutally honest - dropping the mask to share the anguish of addictions. His is a painful story of "tryin' to be a hero. . . Read more

Published on July 31, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars gut level honesty that doesn't spin into pity or preaching.
I've been a big Larry Gatlin fan since the mid 70's. I had the chance to meet him at the Master's golf tournament in 1996. Read more

Published on June 26, 1998 by Michael Catt

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