Cash: An American Man

I too,watched the memorial on the Larry King show with the family members and the author,Bill Miller.It was an excellent program and showed how much the family liked and appreciated the book and their friend Bill Miller.It is obvious how much Cash liked Bill and how Cash gave him so many things,probably feeling they could be entrusted with him and one day be shared with all of John's fans and friends.It was only this relationship that lasted over 30 years,that resulted in this wonderful book for all of us to enjoy.Every turn of a page gave a new insight into Johnny's life.As great as the book is,I was left with the feeling that all we got was a brief glimpse;and how much more we would like to have.It seems Johnny sensed this and gave everything he had to his friends,family and fans and his Lord;and it seems that nobody ever got enough.There are many precious things in the book,especially the art by Johnny;which came as a great surprise to me.The poem he wrote after visiting June's grave and the song"My Lord Has Gone" shows he retained his talent right up to the end. Thanks,John for all the great music you gave us;and thanks Bill for this fine book of memories.

I watched Larry King tonight and he called this book "The best biography/picture book ever done on a show business personality." He also said "Every home in America should have this book." I've had it for several weeks, and Larry is right!

Cash: An American Man exposes the real Johnny Cash for the man he was: a kind, caring, brilliant and sensitive gentle giant.As you peruse the beautifully illustrated pages of this masterpiece, you get the feeling that you are spending time with the Man In Black himself. He's sharing his poems, his private letters, lyrics and art work and so much more. You are given a glimpse into the soul of the American legend and international icon.The book, in addition to educating you about Mr. Cash, prvides an invalubale "museum," if you will, of so many important artifacts that Johnny Cash wanted the author to share with all of us. I read above that the proceeds from this book are going to a charity; so much more reason to buy it and forever honor the memory of this very special man we all love.

I have been a CASH collector for years, and this is a welcome addition to my collection. Wonderful, previously before unreleased pictures, and Mr. Miller has generously donated all of the royalties he is entitled to recieve from the sale of this book to SOS children's village, a very worthwhile organization. An absolute MUST read...(and collect)

I was stunned when I found this book yesterday.I have been a fan of Johnny Cash ever since he released his first American record and have gotten more interested in Johnny Cash, the person, as time goes on.When I flipped this book open, I was amazed. It is a fabulous 'museum' of artifacts, many handwritten by Johnny Cash himself, laying his life out for all to see. The photographs are beautiful. The words are beautiful. After reading the book from cover to cover, I feel as if I have spent time with Mr. Cash. I feel like he's an old friend...or maybe even a family member.It is so interesting to see how Johnny Cash wrote songs; it is insightful to read his poems to his wife June Carter Cash---several when she was alive and one after she died. There is a letter written to his daughters when he was on tour in the 60's; letters written to him by Presidents...it's an awesome display of Johnny Cash---the performer, the legend---and the human being.A visual feast, I would recommend this book to anyone!