The Faith of Dolly Parton
Lessons from Her Life to Lift Your Heart
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- £9.99
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Publisher Description
Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades. Whether she's writing songs, performing live, recording new albums, or helping children around the world learn to read with her Imagination Library nonprofit, the Queen of Country Music has never been shy about crediting her Christian faith for her success.
Tennessee native, lifelong Dolly fan, and award-winning writer Dudley Delffs spotlights ten faith lessons as evidenced in Dolly's life, music, interviews, and attitude, giving you the tools you need to:
Know when to stretch your wingsLet your roots keep you groundedDream your way forward
Sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, frequently surprising, and always true to Dolly's down-home spirit of joyful generosity, The Faith of Dolly Parton will delight her millions of fans as well as anyone seeking a fresh, faith-filled role model.
Praise for The Faith of Dolly Parton:
"Dudley's book gives great insight into why so many people around the world love Dolly Parton. While Dolly is one of the biggest superstars, she has never forgotten who she is and where she came from and the faith that anchors her life."
--Bill Haslam, former governor of Tennessee
"You may know Dolly Parton as a legendary singer, songwriter, music producer, actor, author, philanthropist, or entrepreneur. But those external successes are born out of a deep personal faith in Jesus Christ. In The Faith of Dolly Parton, award-winning author Dudley Delffs guides you through ten powerful lessons based on the music, character, and heart of this entertainment legend. Delffs's insight into the sincere faith of Dolly Parton will warm your heart and inspire you to become more vulnerable as you grow stronger in your faith."
--Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and New York Times bestselling author
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Delffs (The Prayer-Centered Life) channels his love for singer Dolly Parton into a spiritual biography as sturdy and fluffy as her signature wigs. "She keeps her faith simple, mostly private, and action-oriented," Delffs writes in his introduction, before quickly describing Parton's upbringing in a two-room cabin in Sevierville, Tenn., her roots singing in the choir of her grandfather's church at the age of six, and meteoric rise through the Nashville music scene to become a star of country music. While Delffs does quote Parton crediting God with her success, much of his spiritual reflection comes from extrapolation. For instance, he turns to Parton's literacy nonprofit Imagination Library as an example of humility and giving thanks. He uses her song "Coat of Many Colors" to think about connection to one's roots, explaining his own story of moving away from Tennessee with his family, only to later move back, paralleling Parton's own travels. Each chapter ends with a "Divine Dose of Dolly" that includes general study questions, prompts featuring one of her songs, and a pertinent prayer. Fans of Parton will enjoy Delffs's chorus of unabashed praise for the over-the-top yet surprisingly down-to-earth country star.
