Star of the Show, written with Tom Roland, provides the basics ... Ms. Parton wrote her first song at 5 years old (“Little Tiny Tasseltop,” about a doll made from a corncob) and worked hard on her vocal chops from an equally young age ... Ms. Parton recounts all this in somewhat Hallmarkian prose, though there are rhinestones in the mix ... Words play second fiddle to the many stunning photographs of a seemingly ageless Ms. Parton in Star of the Show.
There are plenty of treats for fans: photos of her concerts, instruments, microphones, ticket stubs, and, naturally, the woman herself—one image of her beaming while snuggling a kitten could conceivably bring about world peace. This book is suffused with joy and gratitude; it’s a wonderful look back at a remarkable career: What a way to make a living, indeed ... As cheerful and bighearted as the legend herself.
