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It's All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Denise Jackson
Creator: Ellen Vaughn
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
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Rating:  118 reviews
Sales Rank: 47089
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Com
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1595551492
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.4216420922
EAN: 9781595551498
ASIN: 1595551492
Publication Date: September 2, 2008
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Product Description
A fairy-tale life that fell apart and the perfect love that redeemed it all. Written by Denise Jackson, with co-writer Ellen Vaughn, this inspirational book gives the reader an all-access look into one of country music's most famous couples: their love story, struggles, dreams, success, the near-failure of their marriage, and the resdiscovery of their faith and how that has dramatically shaped their lives.
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 C.S. Lewis Move Over! December 27, 2008
C.S. Lewis move over! Here comes Denise Jackson. Reminiscent of the Oxford doyen's Surprised by Joy, Jackson's faith biography comes to us in the tenor of a Southern blonde belle. Her unabashed naked soul shakes the reader to the core. As a graying librarian I've learned to listen carefully to my patrons. One day a mousey female in her late 20's approached saying, "I want the book, It's all about Him. You know --the book by the wife of Alan Jackson, the country-western music star." When she said his name, her lowered face raised to shine into mine. Some people think librarians know everything! As a recovering nerdy intellectual snob struggling to be open to the world, I never listen to country western music and do not personally know anyone who does. So I responded in what I hope avoided a patronizing attitude and said my usual, "Oh, let's see if it's here." She humbly followed me, head down to the stacks. We had several copies. My patron looked up at me with a glowing smile as I handed her the book. On the cover were two beautiful people with blond hair and blue eyes, clearly in love. I wondered how many beavers had died for the Stetson he was wearing. It was the sort of picture that would draw me while in the doctor's office waiting room - looking for something to help me see what the teaming masses were reading these days. I'm one of those people who cannot tell the difference between the best dressed and worst dressed in People. In any case, having just completed my master's degree in counseling psychology, I was exhausted from the searing introspection, academic load, and taxing schedule. Some light reading was in order. Underneath that mousey patron's exterior was intelligence and deep longing. Maybe she was onto something. A bestseller would not require me to have a dictionary in one hand, and anything with a picture like that on the cover had to be easy reading. I checked it out for my annual Christmas trip to Conception Abbey to celebrate the religious holiday and to rest. As it turned out, this was the perfect setting for this book. Typical of those from a Calvinist tradition, I am a fan of C.S. Lewis. His works have changed my life. Within a couple of pages of Jackson's faith biography, Lewis' own came to mind. The words were easy, the message hard. So much for my vacation from searing introspection! Living in the shadow of her inspired poet musician husband, Jackson opens her soul and tells her journey like a great artist who has the courage to withstand the onslaught of the cynics and critics. Beautifully written and clearly thought out, this treasure is a valuable tool for priests, pastors, counselors and librarians who are helping others. Ms. Jackson, your family, your tree, and you are in my prayers. I'll see you in heaven if not before.
Inspirational reading! November 23, 2008
I purchased this book because I am an Alan Jackson fan. I wanted to know what this talented man was really like (off the stage). I started reading this wonderful book, and I only put it down to sleep. The next morning, I couldn't wait to finish the book. Denise Jackson doesn't hold back about her life with a country superstar. I laughed about Alan's sense of humor, and I cried as I read about Denise's personal life as a daughter. Thank you, Denise Jackson, for writing this precious story. I appreciate your sharing your talented husband with all of his fans!
I highly recommend this book.
 Not What I expected November 19, 2008
This book started out very intriguing and I couldn't put it down.Being an Alan Jackson fan, I was interested in gaining some insight into his life. About halfway through it started to go down hill and toward the end all the talk about "God" made me feel like I was recieving a sermon.It was so difficult to read toward the end,as it was so BORING!!! Now I believe in "God", but there was way too much preaching going on in this book. I have lost a tremendous amount of respect for both Alan and Denise, and although they claim to be holyer than thou, they are nothing but materialistic celebrities. Save your money and get the Lynn Spears book instead.
 It's All About Her? July 17, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
First of all, I do not believe Denise and Alan Jackson were compatible from the very start of their relationship. Initially it was a physical attraction at best - more so on Alan's part. As time marched on in their marriage, they began to drift apart and then later fell apart due to Alan's infidelity.
I sensed that Denise would have liked to share more concerning Alan's unfaithfulness but showed great restraint in choosing not to cast him or his career in a bad light.
It was upsetting to me and countless others to see Denise blame herself for Alan's betrayal or trying to pull herself down to his level for a few impure thoughts she may have had back when - whenever.
Denise fought long and hard by exhausting every avenue to restore her relationship with Alan until finally surrendering it all to Christ, the Author and Finisher of Our Faith. I to have been there until I did exactly what Denise did in crying out to God to not only save my marriage but to save myself and by divine intervention, my marriage was spared. That was over 25 years ago and we are still going so very strong.
In all honesty, I do not think Denise would have fought so long and so vehemently to save her marriage if it were not for the extravagant and opulent lifestyle she had come to know and love, for herself and for their children. I appreciate Denise's honesty in making mention in her book before the fame and fortune she said, "I don't remember any woman chasing after you when you worked the second shift at the local K-Mart." I truly believe that Denise would have shown Alan to the door had it not been for all the wealth.
It is my hope that they will both stay on the straight and narrow path that leads to everlasting life and their children as well.
The scripture does say, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
Denise closed her book by quoting the passage, "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither has entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love Him."
However, for the readers sake I would like to add the very next passage that states, "But God has revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes the deep things of God."
I'll close by sharing this thought, "It is Christ Himself who empowers us to forgive those who have violated our trust, all we need do is ask and by the Holy Spirit he will enable us to forgive all."
For a truly extraordinary story of love and redemption, check out D. W. Gutridge's "Captured by a Smile." You will not be disappointed.Captured by a Smile "Imprisoned by Love": A Memoir of Young Love that Refused to Die
Changed my life June 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I cannot recommend this book enough for every woman. It truely changed my life. I read it in half a day, and think about it weekly. It truely taught me forgiveness and for those struggling with hurt and betrayal, who need a way to faithfully overcome the hurt and to forgive, this is an excellent book!
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