'Dolly elaborates on the four great hopes she wants us all to embrace: Dream more, Learn more, Care more, and Be more.'
Everybody should live by this philosophy.
Dolly writes a little self-help book, 'Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer in You', that expands on the commencement speech/song she made at the University of Tennessee in 2009.
It truly is inspiring and beautiful, just like her.
It's more accessible, breezy, and, dare I say, it's better written than her autobiography, 'Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business'. It can be read in under two hours.
Dolly Parton is a national treasure, with so much to give to the world. I don't agree with everything she says in 'Dream More', especially towards the end, and she does get a teeny bit contradictory in one or two of the points she makes. But it's hard not to be charmed and touched by her words overall.
Her four most important values: Dream more, Learn more, Care more, Be more. Her personal anecdotes, her wisdom, her teachings, how and why she believes so wholeheartedly in her faith, how she expresses herself, how she cares so much about others, but especially children and young people and their education, how she passes no judgement whatsoever, and her powerful song lyrics she adds in - these are the most beautiful, amazing, motivational, and inspirational.
'Dream More' is so light, enchanting, comforting, freeing, faithful, and hopeful. Definitely recommended to Dolly fans, and to people in need of cheering up, and of looking forward and upwards; of finding a star, a fresh start, and anything and everything to live for in this world.
Don't simply wish to be your full self and for life to get better: Follow your dreams now, and keep learning and working hard, and caring about others. Be your real, authentic self. Reach your full potential, in what you give to yourself and other people, however you can. Remember kindness and humility, and never be arrogant and self-important, as well.
Thank you once again,
Here are more book reviews of me gushing about Dolly, so I don't end up repeating myself:
'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'
'Dazzle Like Dolly: Games, Activities, Quizzes & Fun Inspired by the Queen of Country'
'Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dolly Parton: Country Wisdom for Life's Little Challenges'
'It's Her Story: Dolly Parton'
'Dolly Parton, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones'
'Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics'
'Dolly Parton, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage'
'Coat of Many Colors'
Final Score (for 'Dream More'): 4/5
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