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Jim Wilson could have simply dismissed himself as a competent piano tuner-technician, even an exceptional one. But he was and is so much more, and it took the sudden death of a dear friend and the encouragement of a legendary singer/songwriter to prove it to him.

From a broken home in Amarillo, Texas to a multi-award-winning recording artist, Jim Wilson’s journey is a captivating tale of showbiz glamour, personal tragedy, self-discovery, and dogged determination. And, as is typical of Jim Wilson, he’s turned out to be a pretty good wordsmith.

Tuned-In: Memoirs of a Piano Man is a page-turner and a life-changer. It’s a self-help book in the form of an autobiography. It is entertaining, revealing and full of lessons for musicians, fans, and al ...more

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	Tuned In—Memoirs of a Piano Man: Behind the Scenes with Music Legends and Finding the Artist Within 4.48 avg rating — 33 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“when you find yourself shouting, know that you have just told everyone listening that you are unsure of your beliefs.”
― Jim Wilson, Taking Men Alive: Evangelism on the Front Lines

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“People say that they will become Christians if you answer their objections, but very seldom is this actually true. Why? Because the problem of salvation is a moral one, not an intellectual one.”
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“Christ died for sinners, not for intellectual doubters. A lot of people hide behind academic questions to avoid the real issue. The only common denominator in this world is sin. Men love their sin. I”
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