Anchored In Love : An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash

My husband and I were anxious to purchase and read several of the books regarding June and Johnny Cash. This book was a surprise. I really didn't expect so much new information and such candid accounts of painful times. The movie Walk the Line was only the love story of Johnny and June, it didn't address his first marriage or children except in light of their relationship and it didn't go past them getting married. This is a much different and personal story than anyone else has told. No doubt, John Carter loved his mother but he also had a need to tell "his truth." Addiction is not beat overnight, it is beaten one day at a time for the rest of your life. June and Johnny didn't pretend to be heros but point the way to strive. Seems like John Carter may be following in their footsteps. Thanks for the book.

This book was one of the history of The famous Carter Family singers,and one of tears and laughter.John Carter Cash's book about his mother is one of the most honest stories I have read about this family,ever.The human side that John reveals,in his mother's,father's,and his own life,is sometimes shocking and overwhelming at times,but,neccessary,to tell the complete story of his heritage and legacy.You will admire the family,even more than you do now,because John,with his heart-touching words,exposes them with love and compassion,for all the world to see.The story of both his parents' deaths are particularly poignanat,because they were our "family" too.

I could not put this book down. I read it about three days. It gave me a lot of insight about how family struggled with addtiction for many years and the struggles they have all gone through. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the "Carter/Cash Family".

I was in tears when I read this book. June Carter Cash touched my heart and was shown as only human. I never knew many of the things written, seen firsthand by her son, but I read it all in just a few hours.

What a book! What a story! Like so many others who have followed the life of Johnny Cash, and June when she became a part of that life, I thought I knew more than a little bit about them. How wrong I was. John Carter sheds new and loving light on a true American love story. I have tremendous respect for both his willingness to share this view of his family and his ability to tell the story. It must have been a very difficult undertaking, and one that I hope was also very cathartic. It's hard to think of anyone who could maintain a life and marriage and share so much love with all she came in contact with as June Carter Cash did through so many of life's ups and downs. Thank you, John Carter. Everyone with even a passing interest in country music and the historical significance of your family owes you a debt of gratitude.