I’m not the smartest guy in the world, but I’m certainly not the dumbest. I mean, I’ve read books like "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "Love in the Time of Cholera", and I think I’ve understood them. They’re about girls, right? Just kidding. But I have to say my all-time favorite book is Johnny Cash’s autobiography "Cash" by Johnny Cash. Nick Hornby
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Johnny Cash was one of the greatest singers of all time. He was known for his deep, emotive voice and his raspy style. Johnny Cash was also a man with a heart of gold who did not shy away from the truth. His life was full of many struggles which make for an amazing life story. Johnny Cash also had a great sense of humor and he said that his favorite book was "Cash", which is about his life story.

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