Non-Fiction Book Review - 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dolly Parton: Country Wisdom for Life's Little Challenges' by Media Lab Books, Topix Media Lab

'Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dolly Parton: Country Wisdom for Life's Little Challenges' - exactly what it says on the tin.

It is like a short biography of Dolly, interspersed with details about her singing and acting roles, and with her song lyrics, inspirational quotes, and words of wisdom. Its photos, taken over the decades, are sublime and divine.

Positive, uplifting, heartfelt and inspirational, and even sad and bittersweet at times - the more challenging times of Dolly's career and life (up to 2020, and oh boy would it be needed then) - 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dolly Parton' (aka 'What Would Dolly Do?') is an honest, personal, raw, grounded, and hopeful look into the Queen of Country Music's life, and a treasure for any Dolly fan.

It is like a pocket book you can read in a day, and take with you anywhere, to look at if you feel you are in need of a pick-me-up. And a cup of ambition. A cup of freedom and love.



"I love that I've been able to make a living at something I love to do."


"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader."


"Don't get so busy making a living that you forget how to make a life."



For more on Dolly:


'Pocket Dolly Wisdom: Witty Quotes and Wise Words from Dolly Parton'

'Dolly Parton: Ultimate Fan Edition: Little Golden Book Biography'

'My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton'


Final Score: 4/5