Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor

"... Butler’s recollections of the racially segregated ‘chitlin circuit,’ the early days of the civil rights movement and fellow performers like Dinah Washington, Little Willie John and Dionne Warwick are fascinating and insightful.... Only the Strong Survive makes one wish it came with a soundtrack." ―The New York Times Book Review
"[Only the Strong Survive] presents a portrait of a remarkable performer, as well as an up-close and personal look at the world of rhythm and blues from the perspective of an insider.... A moving chronicle of one of America’s music pioneers." ―Chicago Tribune
"More than an autobiography, Only the Strong Survive is also a glimpse at the political and social climate of the times which shaped the life of one man." ―Ebony

Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor (Black Music and Expressive Culture)

SMITH, EARL

Butler, Jerry

Humor & Entertainment

Indiana University Press

Jerry Butler’s Only the Strong Survive presents a portrait of a remarkable performer, as well as an up-close and personal look at the world of rhythm-and-blues. Filled with intimate anecdotes about such R&amp;B legends as Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, Patti LaBelle, Sam Cook, and Dionne Warwick, Butler’s compelling, sometimes hilarious, narrative is told against the backdrop of 1960s America. Only the Strong Survive, as told to Earl Smith, is an autobiography; but more than that, it is history. Drawing on countless conversations and interviews with Butler and others, Smith chronicles the "Iceman’s" journey from rural Mississippi to Chicago, and the founding and eventual breakup of the legendary Impressions vocal group.
Currently serving his fourth term on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Butler also gives us a glimpse inside the world of Chicago politics. He shares stories of Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African American mayor, and others, including Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.
Only the Strong Survive is an entertaining, moving chronicle of one of America’s music pioneers.

The first publication of "Raw Talent" created an extraordinary flurry of publicity. Jerry Butler appeared on dozens of talk shows, capturing audiences with his intensity and charm. Reviews of the book lauded Butler's honesty and remarked on the double standard that permits explicit violence on film - but not explicit sex. The book sold out four printings; nonetheless, reactions within the adult film industry included heated debate and an unofficial blacklisting of Butler. The former star of X-rated films and winner of many awards, Jerry Butler wrote the book that many warned would "finish him" in the business that had rewarded him with money and fame.But it is characteristic of Butler that these warnings didn't prevent him from producing this devastatingly honest appraisal of the adult film trade - and of himself. For, while Butler is frankly critical of an industry that treats actors and actresses like throw-away props, and allows unprotected sex in the age of AIDS, he reserves his most candid commentary for himself. "Raw Talent" tells the story of Butler's erotic voyage from average child to sex star. The epilogue added to this new edition answers the question: where will Jerry go from here?

Raw Talent: The Adult Film Industry As Seen by Its Most Popular Male Star

Biographies & Memoirs

Rimmer, Robert

Tavel, Catherine

Arts & Literature

Prometheus+books

Are you communicating--or just talking?"Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak. . . " James 1:19."The title of this book represents what the author feels is central to good communication among Christians. That is, that good communication depends on both the listener and receiver and that we can improve communication if we consciously work at it. In the pages of this book I have attempted to show the similarities between sound communication theory and solid Christian teaching. From time to time the book suggests how we can apply what we know about communication to the church and its work."from the introduction

Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak

Quality Printing & Publications

Community & Culture

San Val

A survey of the history of African American literature, from slave narratives to the present, told in the voice of a grandfather speaking to his granddaughter.

Sweet Words So Brave: The Story of African American Literature

Children's Books

Brodie, James Michael

Literature & Fiction

Zino Pr Childrens Books

Describes Jerry Butler's development as an artist and his discovery of the long and beautiful tradition of Afro-American art that preceded him

A Drawing in the Sand: A Story of African American Art

Biographies

With passion and a light-hearted spirit, WINE & SPIRIT is a quick, basic guide for everyone who wants to know what the Bible really says about wine. That the Bible celebrates wine as a gift from God to be enjoyed, may surprise you. For many of you, it will be the release from buying wine looking over your shoulder.  Jerry Butler calls it oenotheology! Oenotheology combines oenology-the science of wine and winemaking, and theology-the study of God, the attributes of God, and the divine relationship to the universe. Oenotheology reminds that "wine cheers both God and human," and "gladdens the heart of all."  DISCOVER   What would Jesus drink?  How does wine nourish the soul?  How wine refreshes the spirit, and benefits health?...and more

Wine & Spirit: A Christian's Guide to Enjoying Wine

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

L'Edge Press

With passion and a light-hearted spirit, WINE & SPIRIT is a quick, basic guide for everyone who wants to know what the Bible really says about wine. That the Bible celebrates wine as a gift from God to be enjoyed, may surprise you. For many of you, it will be the release from buying wine looking over your shoulder. Jerry Butler calls it oenotheology! Oenotheology combines oenology-the science of wine and winemaking, and theology-the study of God, the attributes of God, and the divine relationship to the universe. Oenotheology reminds that "wine cheers both God and human," and "gladdens the heart of all."

Wine & Spirt: A Christian's Guide to Enjoying Wine

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Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor (Black Music and Expressive Culture)

Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor (Black Music and Expressive Culture)

Raw Talent: The Adult Film Industry As Seen by Its Most Popular Male Star

Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak

Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor

Sweet Words So Brave: The Story of African American Literature

A Drawing in the Sand: A Story of African American Art

Wine & Spirit: A Christian's Guide to Enjoying Wine

Wine & Spirt: A Christian's Guide to Enjoying Wine