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Comfort from a Country Quilt: Finding New Inspiration and Strength in Old-Fashioned Values
The New York Times Bestseller That Reads Like a Back-Porch Conversation with Reba!
In a dazzling career, Reba McEntire has become a true country superstar--and a trailblazing businesswoman with her own multimedia entertainment corporation. Yet she is a rare celebrity who is also beloved by her millions of fans for the way she lives her life. For Reba has balanced the demands of career and family, succeeded in show business without sacrificing her values, and kept up with the times without abandoning her country roots.
Here Reba writes about the roles a modern woman tries to fill, roles as many and varied as the fabric pieces of an heirloom quilt. Facing the challenges of being a wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, sister, performer, executive, community member, and Christian, Reba has found inspiration and comfort in the values of her past as an Oklahoma ranch girl. In this generous and wise book, she shows how you can keep traditional values fresh and vital in your own search for a fulfilling life.
Whether you read it for instant warmth or lasting inspiration, Comfort from a Country Quilt is a book that will make your spirits soar like the sweet high notes of a Reba McEntire song.
In a dazzling career, Reba McEntire has become a true country superstar--and a trailblazing businesswoman with her own multimedia entertainment corporation. Yet she is a rare celebrity who is also beloved by her millions of fans for the way she lives her life. For Reba has balanced the demands of career and family, succeeded in show business without sacrificing her values, and kept up with the times without abandoning her country roots.
Here Reba writes about the roles a modern woman tries to fill, roles as many and varied as the fabric pieces of an heirloom quilt. Facing the challenges of being a wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, sister, performer, executive, community member, and Christian, Reba has found inspiration and comfort in the values of her past as an Oklahoma ranch girl. In this generous and wise book, she shows how you can keep traditional values fresh and vital in your own search for a fulfilling life.
Whether you read it for instant warmth or lasting inspiration, Comfort from a Country Quilt is a book that will make your spirits soar like the sweet high notes of a Reba McEntire song.
181 pages, Paperback
First published April 13, 1999
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Reba McEntire
56 books233 followersReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos.
She has sometimes been referred to as "The Queen of Country". She is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more 80 million records worldwide.
In the early 1990s, McEntire branched into film starting with 1990's Tremors. She has since starred in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun and in her television sitcom, Reba (2001–2007), for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy.
She has sometimes been referred to as "The Queen of Country". She is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more 80 million records worldwide.
In the early 1990s, McEntire branched into film starting with 1990's Tremors. She has since starred in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun and in her television sitcom, Reba (2001–2007), for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy.
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June 19, 2015
Touching stories and useful advice from one of the greatest artists of all time!
Thank you, Reba!
Thank you, Reba!
January 27, 2024
Loved reading Reba’s stories about her life. She is an inspiration.
February 25, 2024
Very good book if you like Reba then you should read it
July 18, 2017
Hard to put down. Reading it made me feel like Reba was a friend visiting me, telling me stories about her life and her family. Best to read when you're just relaxing, listening to good music, and having a hot cup of cocoa. :)
January 24, 2015
Reba was always one of those country singers I'd overlooked. Aside from Fancy, which has brought tears to my eyes more than once, I really can't name any of her early songs. Over time, I've come to see that Reba is more than just a country star. She has a lot of spunk, spirit and strength behind her. Since her TV show came out, I have taken more of an interest in Reba so when I found her book, Comfort from a Country Quilt, I picked it up and brought it home to read.
Comfort From a Country Quilt was written on a laptop, while Reba was on the road, or in other spare moments. It's a lot about her family and background. Reba grew up just as she shows in some of her videos. She came from a rodeo family. She tried to become a barrel racing champ but it was singing that she was good at and soon learned to chase after the one or two things that she could succeed at.
It surprised me to learn, that although she seemed to live a hard working, modest life, her family owned 8000 acres! Reba is real close with her family and especially her son, Shelby who you'll also see in one of her videos. It was another of hers that could hit me pretty hard. He Get's That from Me is the video where she and Shelby are at a stoplight in the car and he's asking her some pretty tough questions. It reminds me of Travis for some reason.
The most recent of Reba's songs to affect me, I'd written the lyrics to not so long ago in the blog, was called, Because of You. There's no doubt she can reach the average woman.
The book was short and sweet, Reba is one of those people, that carefully chooses her words so as not to offend anyone. She has a newer book out now that may go into more depth than this one does. I'm glad I got a little more insight to Reba.
Comfort From a Country Quilt was written on a laptop, while Reba was on the road, or in other spare moments. It's a lot about her family and background. Reba grew up just as she shows in some of her videos. She came from a rodeo family. She tried to become a barrel racing champ but it was singing that she was good at and soon learned to chase after the one or two things that she could succeed at.
It surprised me to learn, that although she seemed to live a hard working, modest life, her family owned 8000 acres! Reba is real close with her family and especially her son, Shelby who you'll also see in one of her videos. It was another of hers that could hit me pretty hard. He Get's That from Me is the video where she and Shelby are at a stoplight in the car and he's asking her some pretty tough questions. It reminds me of Travis for some reason.
The most recent of Reba's songs to affect me, I'd written the lyrics to not so long ago in the blog, was called, Because of You. There's no doubt she can reach the average woman.
The book was short and sweet, Reba is one of those people, that carefully chooses her words so as not to offend anyone. She has a newer book out now that may go into more depth than this one does. I'm glad I got a little more insight to Reba.
December 31, 2008
Quick read that is full of inspiration and humor. Tells about importance of being a part of your family, the importance of being your own person, family, faith and following your dreams.
May 7, 2009
Quick and easy read but very sweet.
August 14, 2009
I really enjoyed reading this book! it's a reall life story of when she was a kid to how she juggled a hecktic singing, actress ect. life, with her at home life.
June 18, 2012
This is biographical book. Learned about a lot of new songs I wasn't familiar with before.
January 11, 2013
I LOVE this woman thank you Reba McEntire for,
A: Being the best singer on the planet and for just being you
B: Writing 2 AMAZING books
A: Being the best singer on the planet and for just being you
B: Writing 2 AMAZING books
December 5, 2012
Not the best book I've read, but it was a sweet read. I enjoyed hearing about Reba's life stories.
July 25, 2013
Of course it was AMAZING! I always enjoy learning about Reba's life and the things that has shaped her and her life. It was so beautifully written, too!
November 25, 2013
Sweet, light read. I could hear Reba's voice in my head as I read it. Inspirational and a comforting read.
April 16, 2015
A relaxing and inspirational read.
May 27, 2015
I love and admire Reba and this is a nice read...though I could do with a little less God stuff. Finally gave up halfway through. It was a sweet book but...
July 10, 2016
Like Reba. Didn't like her book.
August 1, 2016
Collection of anecdotes summarizing McEntire's life.
Homespun wisdom. Values, choices, consequences.
Nice.
Homespun wisdom. Values, choices, consequences.
Nice.
May 24, 2017
Biography about Reba McEntire
It was a relaxing book to read. Interesting and from a Christian perspective. I liked it! I now know more about Reba's life and career.
It was a relaxing book to read. Interesting and from a Christian perspective. I liked it! I now know more about Reba's life and career.
September 4, 2022
Staying true to its title, this book was definitely reminiscent of curling up under a comfy quilt with a good cup of tea. I love Reba, through and through, what between her no-nonsense personality to her utter determination and ambition to her down-home, best friend kind of feel. I also particularly enjoyed the fact that throughout her storytelling and her advice-giving, you'll never get the feeling that Reba's is just some stuck-up, snobby celebrity. She comes across as a "real" person, and lets the reader know that she's worked very hard to get where she is today. I enjoyed the versatility of this book, as well. You can read this book for the wisdom and advice that she gives, or you can read it just for the tales that she tells. This was a good book for me to read during the semester because with the short, topical chapters, it was easy to pick up and just as easy to put down (and I mean that in the best way possible). I could pick it up, read a few pages and put it down and get back to work, while feeling slightly more comforted. Overall, not the greatest book I've read, but definitely worth the read for Reba fans or for those with Southern ties or for those looking for a bit of comfort.
April 24, 2021
Extreme Book Nerd Challenge 2021 - Category #11
Challenge Topic: About Someone you Admire.
When I was a little girl I wanted to be a singer. When I was 8, or may I was 10, I don't fully remember, I saw Reba on TV performing as a New Artist on one of the Country Award shows. She sang "Crazy" by Patsy Cline. At the time, I was kind of obsessed with Patsy, listened to the 8 track I had of her over and over. I knew all the songs. When Reba performed that Acappella.... I was entranced. I wanted to be just like her.
Since then I have followed her career and have really admired how she works hard through all the struggles life throws at her, but she doesn't turn to drugs and violence and her perserveres. She stays true to herself. That isn't easy. This book talked about how she looks at the world, what she has gone through and she admits a couple times she was almost broken, but her music and family pulled her through.
This was a great book. I'm glad I picked it.
Challenge Topic: About Someone you Admire.
When I was a little girl I wanted to be a singer. When I was 8, or may I was 10, I don't fully remember, I saw Reba on TV performing as a New Artist on one of the Country Award shows. She sang "Crazy" by Patsy Cline. At the time, I was kind of obsessed with Patsy, listened to the 8 track I had of her over and over. I knew all the songs. When Reba performed that Acappella.... I was entranced. I wanted to be just like her.
Since then I have followed her career and have really admired how she works hard through all the struggles life throws at her, but she doesn't turn to drugs and violence and her perserveres. She stays true to herself. That isn't easy. This book talked about how she looks at the world, what she has gone through and she admits a couple times she was almost broken, but her music and family pulled her through.
This was a great book. I'm glad I picked it.
September 15, 2017
Comfort from a country quilt by McEntire_ Reba
This book starts out talking about the life of Reba throughout her years.
Love the correlation of the quilt and the pieces of her life as they are depicted on the quilt. My mom also made quilts and you knew how much time she spent making them as I make them myself.
They are so treasured now that she's gone just as treasured when she gave them to you.
Found it interesting to learn how her singing career started as I don't follow country western singers. Enjoyed this story.
Loved all the chapters of giving back and memories of riding in back seat of car across country as my husband described it also to me with 7 siblings.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
This book starts out talking about the life of Reba throughout her years.
Love the correlation of the quilt and the pieces of her life as they are depicted on the quilt. My mom also made quilts and you knew how much time she spent making them as I make them myself.
They are so treasured now that she's gone just as treasured when she gave them to you.
Found it interesting to learn how her singing career started as I don't follow country western singers. Enjoyed this story.
Loved all the chapters of giving back and memories of riding in back seat of car across country as my husband described it also to me with 7 siblings.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
March 17, 2020
In het leven zijn er mensen waar je naar opkijkt, noem het gerust idolen. De Amerikaanse zangeres en actrice Reba McEntire is zo iemand voor mij. Het is een vrouw die ik bewonder om haar talent, haar persoonlijkheid en de manier waarop ze in het leven staat. In dit boek bespreekt ze verschillende onderwerpen die haar nauw aan het hart liggen: haar leven als country vrouw, haar verbondenheid en nauwe band met haar family, haar zoon, haar carrière als vrouw in een mannenwereld, de liedjes die ze uitbrengt die haar troost en steun bieden, enz… Via dit boek krijg je een duidelijk zicht op de warme vrouw, achter de bekende ster (ok ze is vooral bekend in Amerika maar toch 😉).
November 25, 2018
I love love love Reba McEntire Weather it’s her music or her writing a book I all ways know what to expect, an amazing conversation that will leave me feeling better after it ends.
Comfort from a country quilt is a book about many small stories to help the average person make it through. She covers everyday life as well as fruit for thought. Anyone can read it weather you are a fan or not. The light tone and the 180 pages makes it for a quick read.
Comfort from a country quilt is a book about many small stories to help the average person make it through. She covers everyday life as well as fruit for thought. Anyone can read it weather you are a fan or not. The light tone and the 180 pages makes it for a quick read.
March 2, 2019
Nice, light read. I chose it because I like her and thought the memoir would be interesting. I found that I really liked the stories.
November 4, 2019
Used for 2019 Book Hoarder Challenge, #18, Under 200 Pages
June 23, 2022
I love Reba and enjoyed reading things about her life.
January 1, 2023
As a Reba fan I found this book very enjoyable!
May 7, 2023
I've always liked Reba. This is a fun, quick little book with snippets of her childhood and the music industry. I love her personality, Southern-isms, and cheerful attitude. Keep on singing, Reba!
August 20, 2023
Reba is a singer, actress, and author. I love to hear a good story of a country music singer, and she wrote this in a lovely way that it's filled with lots of short stories.
January 25, 2024
Read this book in one sitting, loved learning more about Reba.
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