All the Gold in California: And Other Places, People and Things; A Country Music Superstar's Fall from Grace and Remarkable Return to Faith

by Larry Gatlin

Book Overview

Larry Gatlin was a brash and outspoken man who was dogged by the press and continually at odds with the music industry. He would disappear for days, bingeing on cocaine and alcohol. By the mid-1980's,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785272046
• ISBN13: 9780785272045
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Nelsonword Publishing Group
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

This book should still be in the stores!

I'm a Larry Gatlin fan. His book is written as well as his songs. I was captivated by his life story which he described in such down to earth, honest words. And it is so funny.What a talent!

A MUST READ, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A GATLIN FAN!

I've been around the music business for the past 30 years, I have NEVER seen an artist be this honest and open about the rise and the fall of ones career. Larry lays it ALL on the line and this should serve as a wake up call for those that can not handle "life in the fast lane". Larry's story is 24KT solid gold. A real must read from someone who has certainly been there, done that.

The Truth About Drugs and Alchol

This book is the greatest thing Larry Wayne has ever written.I've been listening to his music over half of my life and watched all the things he wrote about in this book happen and he told the truth , he didn't try to make himself look like some hero even though he really is. If you have a family member that is fighting the battle with drugs this is a MUST READ it will give you hope. Thanks Larry Wayne for sharing your story, you saved a life.

interesting story of this man's life and redemption

excellent book. It's as if Larry is talking directly to you about his life. I couldn't put the book down.

One of the best auto-biographies I've read in a long time.

No fluff or superficiality, just honest down-to-earth telling of the hard truth of the author's battle with drug and alcohol addiction and his personal struggles with the power and fame that result from being a well-know celebrity. Larry's book is much like the brilliant songs he's written -- filled with genuine emotion -- joy, pain, disappointment, hope, guilt, anger, love. He shares from real life situations that everyone can relate to -- the frustration and disappointment of not realizing your dreams (often being so close, but just not close enough), feelings of trying your best in a given situation, yet being misunderstood in the process, experiencing anger and resentment for not receiving recognition for a suggestion or idea that was originally yours, and the pondering and coming to terms with the unanswered questions in life. You'll find yourself in the presence of a friend who candidly and lovingly opens his heart to you. As Larry recounts how the love and h! elp of family and friends, together with his deep-rooted belief in God brought him back from the bottom, he conveys a powerful message of hope and healing. This is truly an inspiring book, and I enjoyed every page.