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Country music superstar Trace Adkins isn't exactly known for holding back what's on his mind. And if the millions of albums he's sold are any indication, when Trace talks, people listen. Now, in A Personal Stand, Trace Adkins delivers his maverick manifesto on politics, personal responsibility, fame, parenting, being true to yourself, hard work, and the way things ought to be.
In his inimitable pull-no-punches style, Trace gives us the state of the union as he sees it, from the lessons of his boyhood in small-town Louisiana to what he's learned headlining concerts around the world. Trace has worked oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, been shot in the heart, been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and braved perhaps the greatest challenge of all: being the father of five daughters. And shaped by these experiences, he's sounding off.
—I'm incredibly frustrated with the state of American politics. If there were a viable third party, I'd seriously consider joining it.
—If anybody wonders who the good guys are and who the bad guys are in this world, just look at the way we teach our children as opposed to the way the fundamentalist Muslims teach their children.
—Organized labor now exists for the sake of organized labor, not for the workers it once protected.
—I believe the easiest way to solve the illegal immigration enforcement problem is to go after the employers who hire illegal aliens.
—As a society, we're unwilling to sacrifice our luxuries and our conveniences in order to conserve. We won't change until we're forced to.
—The war on terror is like herpes. People can live with it, but it'll flare up from time to time.
Brash, ballsy, persuasive, and controversial, A Personal Stand isn't just the story of Trace Adkins's life; it's the story of what life can teach all of us.
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"If I could write a book about my personal philosophy, this would be it. Trace Adkins is a country music singer, most famous for performing "Honky-Tonk Badonkadonk". I like that song (and the video) so much that it was my ring tone for almost a year. Trace's personal philosophy is a pleasant surprise, and his writing style is very engaging. He is articulate and thoughtful, and rather than espouse some good ole boy rhetoric, he presents a very balanced view of America and its place in the world. I was impressed with his grasp of historical context and the metaphors he used to make his points."
— Jim (5 out of 5 stars)
A Personal Stand Listener Reviews
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" Excellent read...not only is he absolutely hot but he has wonderful views and opinions about the world that most of us think but do not have the courage to say!! "
— Pamela, 2/4/2014 -
" This guy tells it like it is. None of the "politically correct" crap. Simple "every man" wisdom and insight. A Good Read. "
— Jim, 1/20/2014 -
" I've been a huge Trace Adkins fan for years, so I'm not sure why it took me so long to finally get around to reading his book. Imagine my surprise and delight to find that this big sexy man with a voice that could melt butter is actually packed with incredible common sense! His insights into today's society, politics, and even basic human nature is so worth the read! The book is rather disjointed; more or less, a collection of random thoughts and opinions, but it's packed full of wisdom and the story of an incredible man. "
— Regina, 1/4/2014 -
" I love Trace! This book is a mix of autobiographical and political opinions. If you are conservative you will love it! "
— Heather, 12/28/2013 -
" a frank, humble life guided by hard knocks, but ultimately common sense. "
— Bernie, 12/14/2013 -
" Love it!! He is so right on it's ridiculous!!! Why can't everyone just think like that?? "
— Bonnie, 12/6/2013 -
" I actually laughed outloud a couple times while reading this. I also agreed with him a lot more than I thought I would. Either he is not as conservative as he thinks, or I'm not as liberal "
— Siobhan, 12/1/2013 -
" The author relates his personal views on the state of the country today and some of the ways it can be fixed. Opinions are well thought out and the rest of the book is very entertaining. Gives an inside look at a celebritiy's life as well as some personal challenges that Trace has faced. "
— Jeff, 11/29/2013 -
" While I didn't necessarily agree with his view on everything, I think that he has a great way of expressing his views. It wouldn't hurt for more people to have a look at this book and come up with their own stands. "
— Michelle, 11/28/2013 -
" This is a very interesting book, I enjoyed reading his view on subjects, i'm more of a fan of his now after reading this. "
— Michelle, 10/10/2012 -
" It of course helps that I agree with most of Trace's opinions but he also has a hilarious ability to tell his opinions. Enjoyable to read from start to finish! "
— Kelly, 9/4/2012 -
" Trace's autobiography is a straight-forward story. While I don't agree with all of his politics, he is fairly consistent in his beliefs, and does live his life accordingly. "
— Mark, 8/21/2012 -
" I think Trace is a great guy, I enjoyed the book a lot! I don't agree with his opinions 100%, but for the most part we think alike. He's a good ole boy that would be fun to hang out with. "
— Jodi, 7/20/2012 -
" He's got a great sense of humor. "
— Amy, 1/4/2012 -
" A quick and easy read. Some no-nonsense conservatism and common sense. "
— Klasko, 6/25/2011 -
" My man is a red neck with deep seeded red neck republican beliefs. There were so many things I disagreed with him about that a debate over dinner would be very entertaining. "
— Debra, 4/21/2011 -
" it was a good book to read it was about his life how he grew up and how he lived where he lived. "
— Victoria, 1/20/2011 -
" Anyone who likes Trace will like this book. That counts me in! It reads like any of his interviews. He is funny, humble, honest and full of opinions. Although I do not agree with all of his ideas, I have to admire him for his honesty and integrity. "
— Lynne, 12/2/2010 -
" Personally autographed by Trace Adkins. "
— Chris, 11/2/2010 -
" Very political. I like Trace, but this was so much about his political thoughts that it really turned me off. I wish it had been more about him - more details about his wife shooting him would have been interesting! "
— Stacey, 4/2/2010 -
" I like Trace even more after reading this-he is a true American!! He needs to run for President. Plus I liked his comments at end of book-"Sometimes I can't help feeling like somethings lost. While life is faster and supposedly easier ,it's not necessarily a whole lot better..." So very true! "
— Cheryl, 3/30/2010 -
" Anyone who loves Trace will love this book. That counts me in! It reads just like interviews with him, funny, humble not afraid to share his opinions. I may not agree with all of his opinions and ideas but I admire the man for his integrity and honesty. "
— Lynne, 8/16/2009
About Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins was born Tracy Darrell Adkins in Springhill, Louisiana. He learned to play guitar at an early age and eventually played with the New Commitments. In the early 1990s he performed solo in honky-tonks, and after gaining some fame he moved to Nashville and signed with Capitol Records. He has released numerous albums. His most recent, Dangerous Man, debuted at #1 on the Billboard country chart. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, he has appeared on numerous television shows, including the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Hannity & Colmes, and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. He lives in Nashville with his wife and five daughters.
About Alan Sklar
Alan Sklar, a graduate of Dartmouth, has excelled in his career as a freelance voice actor. Named a Best Voice of 2009 by AudioFile magazine, his work has earned him several Earphones Awards, a Booklist Editors’ Choice Award (twice), a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and Audiobook of the Year by ForeWord magazine. He has also narrated thousands of corporate videos for clients such as NASA, Sikorsky Aircraft, IBM, Dannon, Pfizer, AT&T, and SONY.