Johnny Cash

The Redemption of an American Icon

By: Greg Laurie, Marshall Terrill

Narrated by: George Newbern

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.

Scriptures marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version®. © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scriptures marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

©2019 Greg Laurie (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Scriptures marked ESV are taken from the The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®. © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. Scriptures marked KJV are taken from the King James Version, public domain. Scriptures marked MSG are taken from The Message © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Scriptures marked NIV are taken from The Holy Bible New International Version®. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™. Used by permission of Zondervan.

Moving.

Such a moving testimony of a mans life. He wasn’t perfect and he knew it. Can’t wait to meet him in heaven one day.

Best Cash biography by far

This was so amazing and real. No glossing over Johnny and June issues. This books shows the Man in Black for who he really was, sinner and saint. Tells the truth without personal bias or judgment. Just wonderful.

The Man Comes Around

I have read all of Pastor Greg’s books with the exception of this one. I have been a fan of Cash for years and when this book came out on the heals of the Steve McQueen effort I was excited to read it. For some reason, I never did until this week.

God’s timing is always right. It was just what I needed for the season in which I find myself. Gritty, honest, and and real, just like Cash himself, pastor Greg did an honor to Johnny’s career and legacy. John R Cash is one person I will look for when I go home to heaven.

Great book

Loved it! Definitely worth the listen. This is the story of a man who knew God but struggled with the flesh.

A biography with an ecumenical point of view

I really enjoyed this particular biography of Johnny Cash, because it is told with the point of view of a man who is a Christian, but had mighty struggles in his life.