From the Heart [Hardcover]

June Carter Cash (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

June Carter Cash has shared a lot of sorrow along with the fame and fortune that accompanied her famous relationships. Growing up in country music's legendary Carter Family and marrying Johnny Cash were bound to have provided her with some extraordinary experiences, but the ones she recounts here are not about show business triumphs. Rather, she offers 46 vignettes that are as likely to be poignant sketches of ordinary people as about her celebrated family and friends. Even the stars are humanized by her sensitivity, which grieves for their shortcomings without ever sensationalizing them. Some of Cash's folksy-style writing is overdone, but one never doubts that she is sincere. Recommended for public libraries. Will Hepfer, SUNY at Buffalo Libs.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Trade; 1st edition (May 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135307678
• ISBN-13: 978-0135307670
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,055,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet but something missing, February 27, 2006

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E. Northrop (MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From the Heart (Hardcover)

From everything I've read about the late author, she was an extraordinary, unique, extremely loving person. I have a feeling they don't make them like June Carter Cash anymore.

You can certainly hear her obviously sweet voice throughout this book, a collection of vignettes that are nearly all like little golden eggs.

There are times when the reader might be confused to some of the references unless the reader's familiar with country music, and has maybe read some other books about her life or the life of her husband, the late Johnny Cash.

The one thing I looked for but didn't find in this book was a little bit of a peek inside the courtship between she and Johnny. In fact, I admit to looking and missing that in both of Mr. Cash's autobiographies as well. It was such a huge part of their personas to leave out of their writings.

There are many lovely stories here, especially the ones she tells from her childhood; I think those were my favorite.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet anecdotes of June's life and times........., April 12, 2006

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A. Browning (Cannon AFB NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From the Heart (Hardcover)

I found this book at the library in the biography section and immediately picked it up. While not exactly a biography, it is still a good book. It contains 46 sweet anecdotes of June Carter Cash's life and times. Some from her childhood, her experiences on tour, her children and being Mrs. Cash top the list of favorite topics. She reminisces about her times with Elvis Presley and with Hank and Audrey Williams. If you can find it, this book is not to be missed!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new friend, December 26, 2006

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Christine Daae "Little Lotte" (Manhattan, NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Heart (Paperback)

It's amazing! After I read this book I feel like I knew June and she ws my life long companion. I told her my secrets, she told me hers, but I'm not telling! No way! Amazing stories and great photos throughout her entire life. A great piece of work, June is more like a good friend than a favorite singer now! God Bless You June, your spirit lives on forever!

June