Dolly does discuss her life, her family, her husband, her career and why she wrote each song. The format on audio is a interviewer, interviewed type of narrative. Warning though, it's a trade off, the book doesn't follow the audio, more in contained in the book, but together they were perfect.
I read along, the audio in Dolly's voice, listening to her sing some of the verses of her songs, but able to see all the pictures, of which there were many, in the Hoopla copy. I started out reading this, able to get a copy from Hoopla, but when I saw the song lyrics I bought the audible. She has written for and song with many country notables. Her songs all tell a story, many based on actual people. They were, however, rich in love, family and music. One of twelve children, raised in an Appalachian cabin with few amenities, her family didn't have much in the way of material things. Her talents in songwriting, how far she has come on her own talent and moxie, amazing. I started out reading this, able to get a copy from Hoopla, but when I saw the song lyric A truly remarkable lady. The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and countryĪdd it to the shelf with books like Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen.moreĪ truly remarkable lady.Learn the history behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more.Explores personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songsĭolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries.Ĭontaining rare photos and memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan.
Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia.Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives. Mining over 60 yea Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.Īs told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey.
As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.