Playin' possum : my memories of George Jones
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Contributors
Abraham, Ken, author.
Published
[Brentwood, Tennessee] : Forefront Books, [2023].
ISBN
1637632223, 9781637632222
Physical Description
303 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Published
[Brentwood, Tennessee] : Forefront Books, [2023].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
1637632223, 9781637632222

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 303).
Description
"Millions of people know the name of the iconic country music artist, George Jones, but few people know that behind the man and his golden voice was a strong, feisty woman who not only saved his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors, but also was instrumental in saving his soul. Married for more than thirty years to the greatest country music singer who ever lived, the man Frank Sinatra had whimsically referred to as "the second-greatest singer in America," Nancy Jones knew George Jones better than anyone else on earth--the good George and the bad George, the horrendous, and the hilarious. George and Nancy married March 4, 1983, and with her help and encouragement, he quit his wild and wicked ways--for a while. Nancy soon learned, however, that the demons held a strong grip on the man she loved, and they were not about to release him without a fight. But Nancy Jones is a tenacious fighter, and most people who knew "the Possum," credit Nancy with saving his life and rebuilding his career. For the first time, in Playin' Possum, Nancy Jones reveals the true "insider" perspectives and little known poignant and as well as humorous stories about the country music icon--his battles with cocaine, alcohol, abusive behavior toward her and others, his battles with himself, and most of all, his battles against the demons that sought to control him and ultimately destroy him. Nancy knew there was a good man inside George Jones, and she felt strongly that God had given her the assignment to help him, even if he hurt her. She refused to give up on Jones. Although Tammy Wynette sang "Stand By Your Man," it was actually Nancy Jones who stood by George for more than thirty years, and helped bring him to the Light. Together, they brought joy and light to millions of people."--Amazon.com

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jones, N., & Abraham, K. (2023). Playin' possum: my memories of George Jones . Forefront Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Nancy, 1949 February 5- and Ken, Abraham. 2023. Playin' Possum: My Memories of George Jones. Forefront Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Nancy, 1949 February 5- and Ken, Abraham. Playin' Possum: My Memories of George Jones Forefront Books, 2023.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Nancy, and Ken Abraham. Playin' Possum: My Memories of George Jones Forefront Books, 2023.

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