Friday, June 15, 2018
The Faith of Dolly Parton By Dudley Delffs
Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades. Whether she’s writing songs, performing live, recording new albums, acting in or producing new movies and TV programs, expanding her wildly successful Dollywood amusement park, helping children around the world learn to read with her Imagination Library nonprofit, or donating millions of dollars to schools, charities, and people in need, the Queen of Country Music has never been shy about crediting her Christian faith for her success.
“A belief in God is essential,” Dolly shares. “You have to believe in something bigger than yourself. We grew up believing that through God all things are possible.” Growing up in the little mountain church where her grandfather preached, Dolly started singing hymns and playing guitar at services when she was only six. Consequently, she has never been shy about discussing her faith and relationship with God. “People say, ‘Well, I am surprised that you talk about your faith,’ and I say, ‘Why not? That’s who I am. That’s what keeps me going,’” she explains.
Tennessee native, Dolly fanboy, and award-winning writer Dudley Delffs now spotlights ten faith lessons as evidenced in Dolly’s life, music, interviews, and attitude. The Faith of Dolly Parton focuses on the ways Dolly’s life can inspire us all to be more authentic, to trust God during hard times, to stay grounded during the good times, and to always keep our sense of humor. Sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, frequently surprising, and always true to Dolly’s down-home spirit of joyful generosity, this book will delight her millions of fans as well as anyone seeking a fresh faith-filled role model.
Pick up your copy here...
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Dolly-Parton-Lessons-Heart/dp/0310352924/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528931775&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=the+faith+of+dolly+parton&psc=1
Dudley J. Delffs, Ph.D. is an award-winning writer of fiction and non-fiction. A former publishing executive with divisions of Random House and HarperCollins, Dudley now works with top-tier authors, agents, and publishers to produce bestselling books with life-changing impact. A lifelong fan of Dolly Parton, Dudley lives in Sewanee, Tennessee with his wife and children.
With us being such big fans of Dolly and her giving heart, reading this book was such a treat.
I love that it is a positive and inspiring book.
Author Delffs did a wonderful job with this book.
I gave this book 4.5 stars and I recommend it.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
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I love Dolly, I have to read this book.
ReplyDeleteAJ thank you for sharing this, I want to call Mary but not sure if she's up to talking. I will put this book in my cart to order.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see some posts again. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm very excited about this book.
ReplyDeleteI'm a long time fan of Dolly! I love her children's reading program. I am looking forward to reading this one! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMolly, WINNER!
DeleteI love Dolly! Can't wait to read this book!
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