The Words and Music of Dolly Parton: Getting to Know Country's "Iron Butterfly" (Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection)
• Offers a focused summary of Dolly Parton's career accomplishments as a singer and songwriter, taking a close look at why she writes songs and where the characters in her songs originate• Offers a portrait of the singer through her original songs, including her spiritual views, the importance of family, and her philanthropic projects like the Imagination Library that provides free books to children up to age five across the United States• Covers important collaborations with other seminal artists, including Porter Wagoner, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill, and more• Rare photographs of Parton's early career from legendary photographer Les Leverett, retired staff photographer for the Grand Ole Opry• Interviews with many of Parton's collaborators over the years, including producers, engineers, and other artists• A discography of Dolly Parton's albums and hit songs and a list of her awards