I Walked the Line is a chronicle of first love, long-kept secrets, betrayal, forgiveness, and the truth--told at last by Johnny Cash's first wife, the mother of his four daughters. It is a book that had the full support of Johnny Cash, who insisted it was time for their story to be told, despite any painful revelations that might come to light as a result.

Many myths and contradictions regarding the life of Johnny and his family have been perpetuated for decades in film and literature. Vivian exposes previously untold stories involving Johnny's drug addiction, his fraught family life, and their divorce in 1968, as well as the truth behind the writing of two of Johnny's most famous songs, "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire."

Supplemented by a never-before-published archive of love letters and family photos, I Walked the Line offers a deeper look at one of the most sig- nificant artists in music history. Here, fans and readers can experience the extraordinary account of love and heartbreak between Johnny and Vivian, and come to understand Vivian's dignified silence over the years. Through this elegant, revealing, and powerful memoir, Vivian Cash's voice is finally heard.

Vivian Cash 薇薇安是约翰尼的第一任妻子和他四个女儿的母亲。她17岁那年遇到钱宁，三年后两人完婚。后来，因为约翰尼吸毒，两人离婚。薇薇安后来嫁给了Dick Distin，定居于加州，是社区的活跃分子。她于2003年去世，四个月后约翰尼·卡什也追随而去。他实在太等不及在天堂与爱人的相遇。

Ann Sharpsteen是广播电视节目制作人，已经为多位著名乡村音乐家制作了纪录片，包括Johnny Cash这部在内。