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Recollections by J. R. Cash: Childhood Memories of Johnny Cash
New Book of Childhood Memories handwritten by Johnny Cash-Just released by his daughter Tara Cash Schwoebel- "I gave this book to my father in 1995 and asked him to fill in the answers to the questions about his childhood. On my birthday the following year, I received the completed book as a gift.
Dad was a natural historian. He had a keen memory and an expansive intellect, grounded in a simple, honest hardworking upbringing in a family that originally contained nine, reduced to eight after the tragic death of his brother Jack at the age of 13. His stories are unique and his feeling about them a palpable.
An important time in the nation's history-the New Deal and WPA colony of Dyess, Arkansas, which rescued desperately poor familiies such as the Cashes- is the backdrop of his childhood and, in itself, of great interest.
Having seen the now-restored home where he grew up in Dyess and knowing the breadth of the hard work, the tragedies endured, the depth of instinct for survival, and the love of his family shared, I feel it is time to share this priceless journal.
I have held this book close to my heart for all these years. With no hesitation, knowing that Dad would be proud to share these stories, I now want to share it with his fans, friends, and family to cherish, as I do.
I hope you will enjoy getting to know this boy, who became my father, as much as I did. I give that boy, and that father, all the love and respect in the world." ~Tara Cash Schwoebel, Johnny Cash's youngest daughter
Dad was a natural historian. He had a keen memory and an expansive intellect, grounded in a simple, honest hardworking upbringing in a family that originally contained nine, reduced to eight after the tragic death of his brother Jack at the age of 13. His stories are unique and his feeling about them a palpable.
An important time in the nation's history-the New Deal and WPA colony of Dyess, Arkansas, which rescued desperately poor familiies such as the Cashes- is the backdrop of his childhood and, in itself, of great interest.
Having seen the now-restored home where he grew up in Dyess and knowing the breadth of the hard work, the tragedies endured, the depth of instinct for survival, and the love of his family shared, I feel it is time to share this priceless journal.
I have held this book close to my heart for all these years. With no hesitation, knowing that Dad would be proud to share these stories, I now want to share it with his fans, friends, and family to cherish, as I do.
I hope you will enjoy getting to know this boy, who became my father, as much as I did. I give that boy, and that father, all the love and respect in the world." ~Tara Cash Schwoebel, Johnny Cash's youngest daughter
112 pages, Spiral-bound
First published August 1, 2014
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Johnny Cash
240 books314 followersJohnny Cash, born J. R. Cash, also known as "The Man in Black", was a multiple Grammy Award-winning American country singer-songwriter. Cash is widely considered to be one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century.
Cash was known for his deep, distinctive voice, his trademark dark clothing which earned him his nickname, the boom-chick-a-boom or "freight train" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, and his demeanor. He rarely (if ever) wavered from introducing himself before performing, with the greeting, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash."
Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "That Old Wheel" (a duet with Hank Williams Jr.), "Cocaine Blues", and "Man in Black". He also recorded several humorous songs, such as "One Piece at a Time", "The One on the Right Is on the Left", "Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog" a duet with June Carter, Jackson, and "A Boy Named Sue"; rock-and-roll numbers such as "Get Rhythm"; and various railroad songs, such as "Rock Island Line" and "Orange Blossom Special".
He sold over 90 million albums in his nearly fifty-year career and came to occupy a "commanding position in music history".
Cash was known for his deep, distinctive voice, his trademark dark clothing which earned him his nickname, the boom-chick-a-boom or "freight train" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, and his demeanor. He rarely (if ever) wavered from introducing himself before performing, with the greeting, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash."
Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "That Old Wheel" (a duet with Hank Williams Jr.), "Cocaine Blues", and "Man in Black". He also recorded several humorous songs, such as "One Piece at a Time", "The One on the Right Is on the Left", "Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog" a duet with June Carter, Jackson, and "A Boy Named Sue"; rock-and-roll numbers such as "Get Rhythm"; and various railroad songs, such as "Rock Island Line" and "Orange Blossom Special".
He sold over 90 million albums in his nearly fifty-year career and came to occupy a "commanding position in music history".
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August 27, 2014
Arranged by Tara Cash Schwoebel, this book is actually a collection of musing by her father, the late Johnny Cash. There is an entry for (nearly) every day of the year, where Johnny replies to a scripted question.
I got a signed copy of the book from Tara while visiting Dyess, Arkansas, and witnessing the grand opening of Cash's boyhood home. Much of Cash's thoughts do go back to his childhood as a share-cropper, benefiting from FDR's NEw Deal.
There are plenty of anecdotes and fun-facts worth discovering. I'll share one that I found particularly interesting: One of Johnny Cash's all-time favorite movies was the cult "Escape From New York" that stars Kurt Russel and Lee Van Cleef. Huh!
I got a signed copy of the book from Tara while visiting Dyess, Arkansas, and witnessing the grand opening of Cash's boyhood home. Much of Cash's thoughts do go back to his childhood as a share-cropper, benefiting from FDR's NEw Deal.
There are plenty of anecdotes and fun-facts worth discovering. I'll share one that I found particularly interesting: One of Johnny Cash's all-time favorite movies was the cult "Escape From New York" that stars Kurt Russel and Lee Van Cleef. Huh!
April 22, 2020
Reading this inspired me to find these question based books for my parents. I know that when they're gone, I'll still have the gift of them on those pages just like Tara has from her dad.
July 31, 2022
A look into the past
My mother was a farmers daughter. When she saw the movie Walk The Line, about Johnny Cash childhood, she said she recalled much of the same.
People too soon forget.
My mother was a farmers daughter. When she saw the movie Walk The Line, about Johnny Cash childhood, she said she recalled much of the same.
People too soon forget.
September 22, 2014
Recollections By J.R. Cash - Childhood Memories of Johnny Cash, a heartfelt labor of Love by Johnny Cash to his youngest daughter Tara Cash Schwoebel is now available for purchase, published by Arkansas State University. Tara gave her father a journal with questions to answer each day. It's a heartwarming look at the love between a father and daughter that you won't want to put down till you finish. What a great idea! we all should do this with our parents before it's too late. Humorous at times, with pictures, and illustrations. I highly recommend "Recollections" to any Johnny Cash fan, in fact even to those who aren't fans. Tara kept this prize understandably to herself for many years, no doubt looking at it often, and living precious memories of her father, and his love for her. It's a spiral bound 112 page book, reprinted in Johnnys' own handwriting. You can get your' copy from Amazon, or recollectionsbyjrcash.com. Also available at the Johnny Cash museum in Nashville and the Dyess Community center where he was raised and his boyhood home was restored. This Cash fan gives it five stars. Thank you Tara for sharing this intimate look at a father/daughters love for each other. It's an essential part of any Cash collection. There are many books about him, my favorites are his two autobiographies "Cash", and "The Man In Black", and for completeness, The Robert Hilburn Book "Johnny Cash, The Life", and right at the top, now I'll include "Recollections" It doesn't get any better than this folks!
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March 2, 2016
As a dyed-in-the-wool Johnny Cash fan, I found this to be a fun read. What a treasure it must be for Tara.
November 27, 2016
A lovely insight into his life through recollections prompted by his daughter's questions
August 29, 2022
This was interesting. Basically a thought-a-day journal, written by Johnny Cash and commenting on his childhood. Enjoyable enough.
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