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The Little Guide to Dolly Parton: It’s Hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World
The ultimate pick-me-up to save you from the nine-to-five heartbreak blues. The Little Book of Dolly Parton is your bible of devastating Dolly-isms. Yes, that's right, the most iconic and acclaimed female country singer in the history of music is so inventive and brilliant with her clever wisecracks and sage advice that popular culture has crowned her with an -ism after her name. No one else is as worthy. For more than five decades, Dolly has been laying down her own brand of whip-smart wit and wisdom to the world, with many quotes and quips becoming as famous as her lyrical genius, for which she has won too many song writing awards and honors to mention. Stacked to the rafters with more than 150 bite-size bon-mots, one-liners and ripostes – as well profound and sincere observations – The Little Book of Dolly Parton is your new favorite life companion. 'I never think of myself as a star because, as somebody once said, "A star is nothing but a big ball of gas" – and I don't want to be that.' Reflecting on stardom during an interview with Billboard , 2014. 'The kids peed on me every night ... There were so many of us. We slept three and four in the bed. I would wash every night, and as soon as I go to bed, the kids would wet on me and I'd have to get up in the morning and do the same thing ... That was the only warm thing we knew in the winter time. That was almost a pleasure to get peed on because it was so cold. Lord. It was as cold in the room as it was outside. We'd bundle up to go to bed.' Discussing her family's humble origins during an interview with Playboy , 1978. 'I'm proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble; that keeps you good. And it doesn't matter how hard you try to outrun it – if that's who you are, that's who you are. It'll show up once in a while.' Discussing her background, during an interview with Southern Living , 2014.
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192 pages, Hardcover
Published October 6, 2020
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January 6, 2021
A bunch of Dolly quotes - 5 stars because how dare you rate Dolly lower than 5
May 22, 2022
Adorable little book full of wonderful quips, quotes, and goodness from the Queen of Country. I enjoyed it thoroughly and am happy to have it in my collection.
April 27, 2023
Light kitsch fun with a world of positivity and cheeky Dollyisms
March 31, 2021
Just finished reading the book “THE LITTLE GUIDE TO DOLLY PARTON: IT’S HARD TO BE A DIAMOND by STEPHANIE MEYER.“ by CATHERINE HARDWICKE. The ultimate pick-me-up to save you from the nine-to-five heartbreak blues. The Little Book of Dolly Parton is your bible of devastating Dolly-isms. Yes, that's right, the most iconic and acclaimed female country singer in the history of music is so inventive and brilliant with her clever wisecracks and sage advice that popular culture has crowned her with an -ism after her name. No one else is as worthy. For more than five decades, Dolly has been laying down her own brand of whip-smart wit and wisdom to the world, with many quotes and quips becoming as famous as her lyrical genius, for which she has won too many song writing awards and honours to mention. Stacked to the rafters with more than 150 bite-size bon-mots, one-liners and ripostes – as well profound and sincere observations – The Little Book of Dolly Parton is your new favourite life companion. 'I never think of myself as a star because, as somebody once said, "A star is nothing but a big ball of gas" – and I don't want to be that.' Reflecting on stardom during an interview with Billboard, 2014.
'The kids peed on me every night ... There were so many of us. We slept three and four in the bed. I would wash every night, and as soon as I go to bed, the kids would wet on me and I'd have to get up in the morning and do the same thing ... That was the only warm thing we knew in the winter time. That was almost a pleasure to get peed on because it was so cold. Lord. It was as cold in the room as it was outside. We'd bundle up to go to bed.' Discussing her family's humble origins during an interview with Playboy, 1978.
'I'm proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble; that keeps you good. And it doesn't matter how hard you try to outrun it – if that's who you are, that's who you are. It'll show up once in a while.' Discussing E DAT background, during an interview with Southern Living, 2014.
'The kids peed on me every night ... There were so many of us. We slept three and four in the bed. I would wash every night, and as soon as I go to bed, the kids would wet on me and I'd have to get up in the morning and do the same thing ... That was the only warm thing we knew in the winter time. That was almost a pleasure to get peed on because it was so cold. Lord. It was as cold in the room as it was outside. We'd bundle up to go to bed.' Discussing her family's humble origins during an interview with Playboy, 1978.
'I'm proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble; that keeps you good. And it doesn't matter how hard you try to outrun it – if that's who you are, that's who you are. It'll show up once in a while.' Discussing E DAT background, during an interview with Southern Living, 2014.
February 12, 2023
I may be biased, but this woman is a goddess. A fun little book that can brighten you day and make you want to do more and be more.
The book was a gift I couldn’t put down. Short and sweet. Just like the gift giver.
The book was a gift I couldn’t put down. Short and sweet. Just like the gift giver.
July 21, 2025
I love quotes. I love quote books. And I've always loved Dolly's wit and humor. She's a bundle of laughs, common sense and beautiful music. She brings a smile to my face. Praying for her healing from the loss of her husband.
June 26, 2021
short book … witty, clever, profound “Dolly-isms” !!
January 7, 2022
Great book of Dolly quotes, positive and funny.
February 15, 2022
Great selection of quotes ! A lot of which I haven’t read before.
March 19, 2022
All hail Dolly fucking Parton
August 30, 2023
ugh everyday is dolly day
February 10, 2024
Love these 170 Dolly-isms! I’ve loved Dolly ever since I was a little girl, listening to her music at my grandparents’ house!
March 9, 2025
If it’s about Dolly - it’ll always be a 5/5 for me!
January 8, 2024
Just a collection of Dolly-isms, quotes, etc. It was a cute, fast read and a nice little keepsake.
January 21, 2026
5 ⭐️
Yes, I’m counting this toward my reading goal, ya girl needs it. A lovely little book of everything Dolly. Some may think it’s stupid but I love Dolly and now I have a little annotated book of her quotes that reminds me of my sister because I bought this when I was with her. This is also the first book I’ve annotated so yay that’s fun. Side note most dolly fans probobly already know this but I highly recommend Dumplin. It’s one of my comfort movies and has so many Dolly Parton songs and is very integrated into the story line. Anyway for five bucks it’s worth it imo.
Yes, I’m counting this toward my reading goal, ya girl needs it. A lovely little book of everything Dolly. Some may think it’s stupid but I love Dolly and now I have a little annotated book of her quotes that reminds me of my sister because I bought this when I was with her. This is also the first book I’ve annotated so yay that’s fun. Side note most dolly fans probobly already know this but I highly recommend Dumplin. It’s one of my comfort movies and has so many Dolly Parton songs and is very integrated into the story line. Anyway for five bucks it’s worth it imo.
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