Who Was Johnny Cash?

Read as part of the Christmas tradition. He had a tough life. But makes me want to listen to more of his music.......more

First sentence: J.R. Cash burst through the back door of the family's house in Dyess, Arkansas, one day in 1947. As usual, he was singing. Premise/plot: One of the newest titles in this biography series by Penguin is of Johnny Cash. (I've always called them "big head" biographies. But apparently they......more

This introduction to the life of Johnny Cash offers a nice run down of his personal and professional life, noting he was not just a Country singer but also a Gospel singer, this book does not attempt to paint a portrait of a perfect man but of a real one who attempted to learn the lessons of his own......more

I really like this book. I was a curious how they were going to handle his drug addiction, but I think that they did a very good job for a book on this level for children. I definitely think it’s an appropriate book for a classroom.......more

I grow up listening to Johnny Cash. My mom was a fan of country western music. I now appreciate all types of music. I learned a lot about JR Cash that I did not know before. I am glad I listened to his story.......more