Life lessons from the most feminine feminist, dolly parton. Heres how your child can receive free books from dolly parton. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life. United states book list dolly partons imagination library. When the book of life is read lyrics chords hank williams sr. Check out this biography to know more about her childhood, life, achievements, works and timeline. Get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away. Cassie nan parton, coy denver parton, david wilburn parton, floyd parton, freida estelle parton, larry gerald parton. Dolly parton may be a successful businesswoman and country music megastar, but the cause shes truly passionate about supporting is the gift of literacy for children. Shes won numerous country music and grammy awards, and starred in the hit movies 9 to 5 and steel magnolias. Celebrate the dreamer in you motivated by the reception of her 2009 commencement speech at the university of tennessee knoxville, dolly wrote the book dream more.
May 17, 2016 is my name written there on those pages bright and fair. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there. Dolly rebecca parton born january 19, 1946 is an american singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is dolly rebecca parton. When the book of life is read lyrics and chords are intended for your. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, dolly parton made her album. Dolly parton is a person who grew up poor and became a star. Book of life this song is by dolly parton and appears on the album golden streets of glory 1971. Get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your name wont be in the book of life if youll turn to jesus now at his feet. The surprising meaning behind dolly partons jolene song lyrics. After nearly 52 years of marriage, dolly parton and her husband, carl dean are one of hollywoods longestlasting couples. Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene im begging of you please dont take my man jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene please dont take him just because you can your.
At age nine she appeared on sevierville station wsev, and by the age of ten, dolly was already performing professionally in nearby knoxville, tennessee, on. In the good old days 1969 dont let it trouble your mind. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. May 04, 2017 in her new book, dolly on dolly, interviews and encounters with dolly parton, the country legend opened up about the time she almost committed suicide. With steady success during the remainder of the 1960s both as a solo. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your name wont be in the book of life if youll turn to jesus now at his feet just humbly bow then your name will be in the. When the book of life is read lyrics and chords t hese country classic song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. In the summer of 1968, her first solo single for rca victor, just because im. This book caught my attention because on the cover of the book i saw a lady with a lot of pink on and big blonde hair and was like i want to know who this person is. If youll turn to jesus now at his feet just humbly bow.
Dolly parton is widely admired as a country music icon, but to more than one million children, shes affectionately known as the book lady. Her bestknown songs included coat of many colors, jolene, i will always love you, and 9 to 5. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, parton made her album debut in 1967 with hello, im dolly. The surprising meaning behind dolly partons jolene song. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down h. Book of life lyrics by dolly parton original song full text. These books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. She was one of 12 children, and money was always an issue for her family. Founded in 1995, dolly parton s imagination library has been mailing free books to preschoolaged children every month for over 20 years, according to the organization. Musician and country music entertainer porter wagoner invited parton to join his organization, offering her a regular spot on his weekly syndicated television program the porter wagoner show, and in his roadshow in 1967.
Dolly rebecca parton was born january 19, 1946, in a oneroom cabin on the banks of the little pigeon river in pittman center, tennessee. Interviews and encounters with dolly parton, published last year, the country icon revealed that she had an affair of the heart that had her contemplating suicide. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in. Imagination library books are specially selected ageappropriate, highquality titles. Dolly parton book of life lyrics letras testo are property and of their owners. Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this song plus tens of millions. Jan 23, 2017 dolly parton is widely admired as a country music icon, but to more than one million children, shes affectionately known as the book lady. Ive known you all my life dolly parton gerry goffin carole king. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name. In her autobiography, dolly parton describes appalachian snow and the way that it driftded through the planks of her old log cabin, and she captures the eerie smoke of the herbs. May 22, 2018 the singer has been married to carl dean for 52 years. Dolly parton biography affair, married, husband, ethnicity. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if yo. Dolly is much smarter and i mean academic than many people realize, and she carefully patches together the scenes of her life and crafts its story into a fine quilt.
In her new book, dolly on dolly, interviews and encounters with dolly parton, the country legend opened up about the time she almost committed suicide. Each one is personalized with the childs name and mailed directly to. My life and other unfinished business on the harpercollins imprint. The golden streets of glory 1970 is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare.
Dolly explained why she chose to expand her speech into the book, after the speech did so well, and a lot of people said, you know, you should put this. Is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your name wont be in the book of life if youll turn to jesus now at his feet just humbly bow then your name will be in the book of life piano. Check out book of life by dolly parton on amazon music. Is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your name wont be in. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your n. Dont you know that christ was sent that from sin you could repent. Songstube is against piracy and promotes safe and legal music downloading on amazon. She is the fourth of 12 children born to avie lee caroline nee owens. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair i. Dolly partons new book reveals she had an affair on her. Dolly parton biography childhood, life achievements. Produced on january 19, 1946 in locust ridge, tennessee, dolly parton was one of twelve kids. In honor of her father, who was unable to read or write, the program mails one free, handselected book a month to every child registered, from birth through age five, no matter the familys income.
Born january 19, 1946 on a farm in sevier county, tennessee, dolly is the fourth of twelve children born to robert lee and avie lee parton. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must. Music and lyrics on this site are for the sole use of educational reference and are the property of respective authors, artists and labels. Dolly parton book of life jake robert owens is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life. Dolly parton book of life lyrics letssingit lyrics. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here y.
Dolly partons imagination library puts books into the hands and hearts of children around the world. Founded in 1995, dolly partons imagination library has been mailing free books to preschoolaged children every month for over 20 years, according to the organization. Inspired by her fathers inability to read and write dolly started her imagination library in 1995 for the. Jake robert owens is my name written there on those pages bright and fair. Dolly partons new book details the time she almost. A new book about dolly parton, which comes from interviews she gave, reveals she had an affair of the heart and it was one of the reasons that led to her contemplating suicide in. Started quietly in 1995, dolly partons imagination library now encourages reading to over a million children around the world. Dolly, who turned 71 on january 19, initially launched. Dolly parton, american country music singer, guitarist, and actress known for pioneering the interface between country and pop music styles. Parton was born on january 19, 1946, in locust ridge, tennessee.
My life and other unfinished business hardcover october 1, 1994. Dolly parton has 54 books on goodreads with 17289 ratings. The book recounts her childhood growing up poor in the foothills of the great smoky mountains of tennessee and talks about her music, religion, marriage and many other aspects of her life like her opinions. When the book of life is read lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use, this is another great hank williams sr. Team dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by dolly parton productions. Soon after dolly married her husband carl dean in 1966, an attractive red. But their enviable relationship has had its challenges. Dolly explained why she chose to expand her speech into the book, after the speech did so well, and a lot of people said, you know, you should put this together. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your name wont be in the book of life if youll turn to jesus now at his feet just humbly bow then your name will be in the book of life. Official page dolly parton wiki book of life video dolly parton twitter dolly parton facebook.
Dolly parton dolly rebecca parton book of life lyrics. If you want to be up there then down here you must prepare. Dolly rebecca parton born january 19, 1946 is an american singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist, known primarily for her work in country music. Then your name will be in the book of life is my name written in the book of life.