Man in Black : His Own Story in his Own Words [Paperback]

Johnny Cash (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Chosen Books Pub Co (February 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310223210
• ISBN-13: 978-0310223214
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice collection of anecdotes, February 21, 2006

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E. Northrop (MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Man in Black: His Own Story in His Own Words (Hardcover)

I read Mr. Cash's second autobiography, Cash, before I read this one, but I still appreciated the additional anecdotes of the times that he lived and performed in, how he got his life on track, and how fervent he was about his Christianity. You can definitely hear that it is the same voice in both books, and they make a nice pair to read together.

I wish he'd delved into his courtship of June, but that's just me being nosy. All in all a nice read and another wonderful memento for his family.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT READ, February 22, 2007

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Mary Ellen (NC, USA) - See all my reviews

I've always been a fan of Johnny Cash and his music. After seeing "I Walk The Line" with Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix, a real desire to "hear" from John himself came over me. I absolutely loved the movie but found to my surprise that no mention of Ray Cash (Johnny's father) mistreating his son was found in the book. And actually, there were only good things said about Ray.

John told with great clarity of the horror drug addiction brings on a person. It was so sad to read his words about the pain of withdrawal but how his life changed when he truly began living the Christian life, along with the help of June Carter and her family.

I heartily recommend this book to one and all.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I will never wear a suit of white..., March 16, 2006

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Adriana "Adriana" (Whittier, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Man in Black: His Own Story in His Own Words (Hardcover)

This autobio is written in simple and straightforward language by the Man In Black himself. Our family has been fans of Cash long before the new Hollywood hit 'Walk the Line' hit cinemas last year. However, this new wave of Cash in the spotlight has reminded us all of his remarkable story. Johnny's simple faith allowed him to beat the 'demons' and live out the rest of His life in truth and always attributing Glory where it was due. June was his guardian angel, if you ask me. God definitely gave him a gift when he brought June into his life. His story is a touching one and will show you the power of prayer and godly people in one's life. An easy read and worth every second spend reading it. =)