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Behind the Seams

By: Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren - contributor, Rebecca Seaver - curator
Narrated by: Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren, Rebecca Seaver
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Publisher's summary

A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories, interviews with friends and family, music, and archival interview and performance clips.

In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.

Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton’s life and career, this audiobook spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes—she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today.

Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.

Includes a Bonus PDF with exclusive images from Dolly’s private costume archive

This audio is narrated by the authors with contributions from many of Dolly’s lifelong fashion collaborators:

Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren, Rebecca Seaver, Allister Ann, Ann Roth, Art Streiber, Aurelia, Bobbe Joy, Cheryl Riddle, Debra McGuire, Fran Strine, Iisha Lemming, Jason Pirro, Jim Herrington, Randee St Nicholas, Riley Hanratty, Robert Behar, Stacia Lang, Stacie Huckeba, Steve Summers, Timothy White, and Vance Nichols

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Dolly Parton (P)2023 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“[A] lavish, coffee-table winner.” Parade

“In this effervescent full-color volume, Parton recounts the vivid tales behind the clothes. . . . Throughout this graciously and generously illuminated book . . . [her] personal style shines brightly. . . . An unforgettable personal and professional history of a beloved country music performer . . . [and] a must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Enriched with insights . . . , this is both a lush visual feast and a testament to the originality and self-possession that made Parton a force to be reckoned with: an entertainer who refused to accede to trends, was firmly in control of her own sexuality, and expanded the stylistic possibilities available to female performers. Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted.” —Publishers Weekly

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Dolly childhood stories

Hearing dolly’s voice was a treat! Her stories are always from the heart. I love feeling the love she has for her family and the pride of place she Carrie’s with her in spite of the poverty

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Dolly

Enjoyed hearing about Dolly’s journey and her experiences with her family and friends who made her outfits

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Dolly said to thine own self be true

Dolly is so real! I have enjoyed watching in movies and concerts with Kenny Rodgers

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Even the biggest fan will learn a new Dolly-ism <3

Great book! Mostly about her outfits but there is also some good stories in the book too

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Wonderful Lady, Beautiful Story

Miss Dolly is a beautiful person. She is confident enough to stand up to society and be herself, to be very generous to the Appalachian communities and others who are struggling to survive, especially children, and she is humble enough to publicly admit it when she has said, thought, or done something harmful to others. Love you Miss Dolly!

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Sparkle On!

This was a lot of fun but it was even better with the audio book and the ebook because of all the pictures in the ebook. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip down memory lane and the pictures were a feast for the eyes. However, if you don't care about clothes, it won't appeal as much. I've always loved Dolly Parton. Her style is unique to her and her talent is awesome. Her philanthropy is off the charts. My favorite is her Imagination Library Initiative. But her love of her own personal style as an artist is inspiring in an age where so many decline to dress the part. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her sparkle is most welcome.

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Don’t like the q and a

I love Dolly, but I wish this had been a more chapter to chapter format not a question and answer interview type

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Personal, Casual, Informative and Legendary

It is as if Dolly sits down and takes you down the memory lane of her career through stage costumes and clothing. Just me, the listener and her, the star. I have often wondered how big an operation it is for Dolly to be Dolly. You don't see that level of professionalism in stars much; her consistency in that professionalism is unparalleled.

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Love Dolly!!!

loved the stories directly from the designers. Enjoyed learning about Dolly's personal life and memories with her family and friends.

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So good

Very interesting, fun, easy listen. Really got to know Dolly and wow she is such a beautiful and humble person!

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