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?

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

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 surprising 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

..". Butler's recollections of the racially segregated 'chitlincircuit, ' the early days of the civil rights movement and fellow performers likeDinah Washington, Little Willie John and Dionne Warwick are fascinating andinsightful.... Only the Strong Survive makes one wish it came with asoundtrack." -- The New York Times Book Review

"[Onlythe Strong Survive] presents a portrait of a remarkable performer, as well as anup-close and personal look at the world of rhythm and blues from the perspective ofan insider.... A moving chronicle of one of America's music pioneers." --Chicago Tribune

"More than an autobiography, Only the StrongSurvive is also a glimpse at the political and social climate of the times whichshaped the life of one man." -- Ebony