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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I listened to the audiobook and from what I gather, the actual book is very different. This was not at all what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it. This was more like listening to a casual interview. It was cool to hear her sing small parts of each song and tell the story about them. She is a remarkable person.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
I knew about the hype but I was not prepared for how inspiring this would be. It made me want to listen to all of Dolly's music, but even more, it made me want to pray, to make art, to hug my parents, to help others.
I didn't realize until I started the audiobook that it's a very long spoken interview. I'm curious how the print book is formatted.
I didn't realize until I started the audiobook that it's a very long spoken interview. I'm curious how the print book is formatted.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
reflective
slow-paced
informative
reflective
slow-paced
This book is really a different format that is meant for more of a "coffee table" book. There isn't a real cohesive movement to the "plot". Instead it is small vignettes completed via interview with Dolly regarding her feelings and some background on certain songs throughout the progression of her career.
It's interesting bits of information, but the construction did really lead me to develop any continuous interest in the book as a whole. It's one I would consider more of one to look at in snippets or something of a collector's item.
Also...just a note: Dolly pretty much says every song is "a favorite" or one she really loves. It gets a bit repetitive and kind of takes away from understanding the true depth of how she feels about pieces of her career in lyrics.
It's interesting bits of information, but the construction did really lead me to develop any continuous interest in the book as a whole. It's one I would consider more of one to look at in snippets or something of a collector's item.
Also...just a note: Dolly pretty much says every song is "a favorite" or one she really loves. It gets a bit repetitive and kind of takes away from understanding the true depth of how she feels about pieces of her career in lyrics.
I would have enjoyed the book a little more if the songs were in chronological order.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Suicide
inspiring
fast-paced
There is only one way to "read" one of Dolly Parton's books...it is to listen to it. Dolly narrates all of her books. When you read her books you miss out on Dolly's joy, tone, cadence, and voice. This book is even more so.. since they cut in with the songs she is talking about.
I am rating this book a 5 because the other biographies I have read of Dolly still stand out in my mind (one I listened to 15 years ago too)
I am rating this book a 5 because the other biographies I have read of Dolly still stand out in my mind (one I listened to 15 years ago too)