Johnny Cash, Greg Laurie
Johnny Cash, Greg Laurie
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Johnny Cash
The Redemption of an American Icon

Author: Greg Laurie, Marshall Terrill

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 9 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/20/2019


Synopsis

Join Greg Laurie, pastor and bestselling author of Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, as he takes you on a personal journey into the life and legend of Johnny Cash.At the peak of his career, Cash had done it all—living the ultimate rags-to-riches story of growing up on a cotton farm in the Deep South to becoming a Nashville and Hollywood sensation, singing alongside heroes like Elvis Presley and performing for several American presidents.But through all of this, Cash was troubled. By the time he released the iconic Man in Black album in 1971, the middle-aged icon was broken down, hollow-eyed, and wrung out.In his search for peace, Cash became embroiled in controversy. He was arrested five times in seven years. His drug- and alcohol-induced escapades led to car accidents and a forest fire that devastated 508 acres. His time was divided between Jesus and jail, gospel tunes and the “Cocaine Blues.”But by the end of his life, Cash was speaking openly about his “unshakeable faith.” What caused the superstar to turn from his conflicting passions to embrace a life in Christ?Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon dives deep into the singer’s inner demons, triumphs, and gradual return to faith. Laurie interviews Cash’s family, friends, and business associates to reveal how the singer’s true success came through finding the only Person whose star was bigger than his own.

About Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie is senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, with campuses in California and Hawaii. He began his pastoral ministry at the age of 19, leading a Bible study of 30 people. Today, Harvest is one of the largest churches in America. More than 5.6 million people have attended Laurie's Harvest Crusades since 1990, and more than 500,000 people have registered professions of faith through these outreaches. Laurie is the author of more than 70 books and his daily nationally syndicated radio program, A New Beginning, is broadcast on more than 1,000 radio outlets around the world. He and his wife, Cathe, have been married for over 40 years and have two sons and five grandchildren.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Neal on December 11, 2019

I bought the book to give as a gift. I took the opportunity to read some it and could not put it down. What an incredible life of calling, trials, grace, redemption and service. It was especially well told by Pastor Greg Laurie because of the wisdom sprinkled throughout the book.......more

Goodreads review by Matt on March 07, 2020

I really liked reading about the life of Johnny Cash. I have to admit I was skeptical when I saw this book was written by a right-wing evangelical who claimed Franklin Graham as a lifelong friend. But the interviews and stories give a great overview of cash’s life, music and struggles. One criticism......more

Goodreads review by LAMONT on July 08, 2024

Certainly, worth reading as you get the whole story of his iconic life from our author who throws in every now and again his personal reflection plus biblical illustrations and scripture. I never paid enough attention in the past to his multiple comeback efforts and the tremendous struggle that Cash......more