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The First Time that Willie Nelson Steered Me Wrong (Maybe)

The Mystery Religions and Christianity by Samuel Angus

April 30, 2019 by Halbs Leave a Comment

A few years ago I read Willie Nelson’s It’s a Long Story: My Life. Of course, the background of his music and influences is great. Additionally, I was very interested in my fellow Texan’s take on growing up in a Texas church and on religion in general. In that books he says: I’ve never doubted the genius of Christ’s moral message or the truth of the miracles he performed. I see his presence on earth and resurrection as perfect man as a moment that altered human […]

Filed Under: History, Non-Fiction, Religion Tagged With: #history, Samuel Angus, willie nelson

Halbs's CBR11 Review No:15 · Genres: History, Non-Fiction, Religion · Tags: #history, Samuel Angus, willie nelson ·
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The night life ain’t no good life, but it’s my life

December 18, 2015 by Halbs 1 Comment

As a proud and earnest Texian, I see Willie Nelson as one of the state’s greatest offerings. He captures so well so many of the contradictions inherent in the Texas that I love. Willie loves the Lord, his family, music, smoking, and occasionally  kicking some ass.  I love all of those things, and I love Willie Nelson, too. It’s A Long Story is not Willie Nelson’s first book; it’s not even his first autobiography. However, I do think this is the definitive Willie biography. Written […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction Tagged With: autobiography, biography, country, music, outlaw country, willie nelson

Halbs's CBR7 Review No:53 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction · Tags: autobiography, biography, country, music, outlaw country, willie nelson ·
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