Al Green's new autobiography, written in 2000, is a riveting story for anyone who has ever been curious about Al Green, how he came to be a famous soul singer, and the story behind his music. I was hooked on this book from the moment I picked it up. It was easy to read and very entertaining. He starts off describing his childhood and his experiences in Jacknash Arkansas as the middle child of a sharecropping family. He...
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I absolutley could not put it down until i finished the whole incredible thing. Being a die hard Al Green fan, this book only made me a bigger fan. His honesty and sincerity was so refreshing. I'd been sceptical of buying another autobiography after reading Aretha Franklins' disaster of a book. However, i was highly pleased with Al Green's story. This book could serve as a "real life" lesson for American history. His story...
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I'm just on the 8th Chapter and I'm loving this book. I am very surprised at Al's candor about his sexual life and spiritual calling. This book is an inspiration to me as I sometimes go through the same predicament; choosing between my own spiritual calling and yet wanting to fulfill my own fleshly desires to the "fullest." Thanks Al for being honest about your life! It let's me know that there is hope for us all and...
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I had the pleasure of having my book personally signed by Reverend Green at a book signing in Atlanta, GA. He is the most personable man I have ever met. I enjoyed the book immensely although I was left with a feeling of wanting more. His honesty was refreshing. He spoke candidly about the thin line between the secular and the spiritual and how it affected his career. He was a man torn and it was evident in the lyrics...
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