Find Your Inner Dolly

Have you ever wondered what makes someone truly extraordinary?Is it talent?Hard work?A big dream?Or is it something even deeper?Long before Dolly Parton became one of the most beloved entertainers in theworld, she was a little girl growing up in a tiny one-room cabin nestled in thebeautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Her family didn't have much money,but their home was rich with faith, love, music, laughter, and hard work. Thosegifts would shape the rest of her life.Growing up in Tennessee, it's almost impossible not to know who Dolly Partonis. Her songs have fi lled radios for generations. Millions of families have visitedDollywood. Through her Imagination Library, millions of children have receivedfree books that have opened the door to a lifetime of reading.Like many Tennesseans, our family has always admired Dolly. Although shetraveled the world and achieved extraordinary success, she never forgot whereshe came from. Her love for her family, her faith, and her Tennessee rootsremained at the heart of everything she did.But this book isn't just about Dolly.It's about you.As you read these pages, you'll discover seven character qualities that helpedshape Dolly's remarkable life: Ambition, Authenticity, Vision, Humor,Kindness, Loyalty, and Generosity.As you learn about Dolly's journey, think about your own.