Man in Black (Paperback)

by Johnny Cash (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Warner Books Inc (Mm) (November 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446922226
• ISBN-13: 978-0446922227
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #446,824 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	E. Northrop (MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Odyssey of "God's Superstar", December 16, 2007

By	C. J. Leach (Midwest, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

Five Stars -- not because this is a literary masterpiece. By his own claim, Cash wrote this himself in longhand, with a little help fixing his "50's high school grammar".

It is so honest and sincere. Johnny Cash reveals himself as a man who "had it all" and knew it, but came to realize that he had nothing without God. He returned from near death and was healed spritually even more than physically. He was wise enough to examine himself, and then share it in writing with us all.

Remarkable memories, from the stage and from his most personal moments. Candid and self-revealing. Insights into his music as well. This book seems to have been written by a humble, God-fearing, changed man.

A great autobiography and a rewarding easy read.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I will never wear a suit of white..., March 17, 2006

By	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. =)