BEHIND THE SEAMS My Life in Rhinestones

Renowned singer Dolly Parton is center stage as she describes how her clothing choices over the years represent who she is. The production takes a Q&A format: Dolly's niece, Rebecca Seaver, also the director of Dolly's archived clothing collection, poses the questions. Seaver's engaging manner leads to Dolly's spontaneous clothing-related reflections during different periods of her life. Holly George Warren introduces chapters and other contributors. Dolly's commentary is characterized by her rich, lilting vernacular; her candidness; and her storytelling gift. Stories are punctuated with laughter, song excerpts related to the narrative, and a dynamism that is pure Dolly. Interviews with colleagues illustrate the joy of her collaborations. She brings alive the glitter of rhinestones and the vitality of those she's known in a magical combination of humor and humanity. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2024]