House of Cash: The Legacies of My Father, Johnny Cash

House of Cash is the intimate story of the Man in Black as only his son and namesake John Carter Cash could tell, full of never-before-published memorabilia from the Cash archive, including songs, photographs, and recipes.

House of Cash is an unprecedented look at the life and inspirations of the Man in Black, by none other than his namesake son, John Carter Cash. Gathering together previously unpublished photographs, lyrics, art, notes, and recollections from the Cash family archives, John Carter paints a portrait of his father's inner life, and the values he imparted to his son and family. A record of a deep and ongoing conversations between father and son about what matters in life, House of Cash explores Johnny Cash's quest to live deliberately as he worked to determine his values, share them with those close to him, and reaffirm them on a daily basis. Topics covered include the nature of creativity, the responsibilities that come with fatherhood and friendship, the need for humility and morality, the value of reading, and the obligation we all have to sympathize with the downtrodden. An intimate exploration of the personality and legacy of Johnny Cash, this is a unique portrait of a deeply spiritual, creative, and passionate soul whose music sprang from the way he lived.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Insight Editions
Published: 10/10/2011
ISBN: 9781608870288
Pages: 160
Weight: 3.05lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.50w x 1.00d
Award: Independent Publisher Book Awards - Gold Medal Winner
Award: Benjamin Franklin Award - Finalist

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/14/2011