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Still Woman Enough
Loretta Lynn has nine gold albums and is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but many readers know her best through her memoir Coal Miner s Daughter, a 1976 No. 1 bestseller that became an Oscar-winning movie. Borrowing its title from her signature 1964 song, this memoir brings Lynn s rocky story up to date, recounting her til...more
Mass Market Paperbound, 352 pages
Published
April 1st 2003
by Hyperion
(first published 2002)
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A great autobiography. Couldn't put it down. On page 35 I was deeply touched by Loretta's mother's impoverished childhood:
"Mommy had lost her own mama by the time she was five, and her daddy, my Grandpa Ramey, didn't pay no attention to his kids. He just let 'em root around for their own food, and for places to stay. It didn't take long before her little brother died, and then a sister. I once asked Mommy what they did about a funeral for 'em. She said they didn't have no fu...more
"Mommy had lost her own mama by the time she was five, and her daddy, my Grandpa Ramey, didn't pay no attention to his kids. He just let 'em root around for their own food, and for places to stay. It didn't take long before her little brother died, and then a sister. I once asked Mommy what they did about a funeral for 'em. She said they didn't have no fu...more
When Doolittle Lynn was still alive, there was plenty he didn't want Loretta Lynn to say in COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER. Here, she tells us just what the book left out and what the movie got wrong, in her own simple, down-home style. The highs and the lows are covered in equal measure and with an unforgettable flair.
Loretta married a hard-drinkin', abusive man, and stayed with him through more nonsense than anyone should ever experience. Ruined awards ceremonies, holidays and tours du...more
Loretta married a hard-drinkin', abusive man, and stayed with him through more nonsense than anyone should ever experience. Ruined awards ceremonies, holidays and tours du...more
The first thing anyone should know about this book is that it may be triggering to anyone who has experienced domestic violence. The review might be triggering too, so watch out.
So, Loretta Lynn wrote this memoir at least 20 years after writing her famous Coal Miner's Daughter. She wrote this one after her husband, Doolittle, died. Doolittle basically acted like a piece of shit for decades, hitting Loretta, cheating on her without even trying to hide it, and emotionally abusing her and...more
So, Loretta Lynn wrote this memoir at least 20 years after writing her famous Coal Miner's Daughter. She wrote this one after her husband, Doolittle, died. Doolittle basically acted like a piece of shit for decades, hitting Loretta, cheating on her without even trying to hide it, and emotionally abusing her and...more
Growing up on Loretta Lynn and watching "Coal Miner's Daughter" more times than I will ever be able to count, I was so happy to hear what she had to say. And Loretta didn't leave anything out. While I haven't read her first autobiography, Coal Miner's Daughter, I know that she is much more honest about her and Doolittle's relationship, which was sad but very interesting to read. It's a great look into one of the best country artists to ever grace the airwaves.
This book was really good. Usually I don't like biographies much, I prefer autobiographies and I'm kind of picky even when It comes to those. I've seen Coal Miner's Daughter what seems like a million times so I wanted to read more about her. Her life was very ruff and tumble and it's funny the way she describes it. The way she wrote the book makes it seems like she is sitting right next to you telling you her story, which gives a really awesome effect. Great Book!
Loretta Lynn's second autobiography covers some of the same tracks as Coal Miner's Daughter and goes on to look at Lynn's life after "walking into the sunset" with her husband, Doo, at the end of the film. The stories and folksiness are just what you would expect from Loretta, and while certain sections drag a bit, overall this book is a sincere, readable, and often revealing look at one of my favorite country music stars.
Much to my surprise this was a great book. Loretta Lynn made you feel like you knew her personally. She is so humble and down to earth. She is a an example of women from the past. Doo (her husband) treated her like garbage but she stayed with him because she knew he had a drinking problem. I do not agree with staying with a man that mistreat you but I do believe in loyalty and that is one of Loretta strongest assets.
I love Loretta Lynn--I can't help it. She's charming, funny, and real, and she wrote "You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man" and a lot of other songs that were really ballsy, especially for the time period they were recorded in. I enjoyed "Coal Miner's Daughter" and it was interesting to read her take on the movie, things she liked about it and didn't, things she felt were left out, and to read about her life since that time. She's an icon. I kind of wish she were my aunt...more
This woman never ceases to amaze me...She inspires me and I feel at home when I am reading about her. From the first song I ever heard I felt a connection to her. My life has gotten better because of the influence of this amazing woman. This book and her life is full of tragedy, but it's also full of hope. Sometimes I just wanna scream at her, "what are you thinking?" and other times I just wanna giver her a hug. She is real and she writes like she talks and that makes it very easy to ...more
A heart felt story that is an easy read. Began where "Coal Miner's Daughter" left off. It was a sweet and simple autobiography.
I really wanted to read this, as I had read COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER. I wanted to find out what happened in Loretta's life since 1980. Since she wrote this book after her husband, Doolittle, died, it was much more frank and candid than the first. I have such admiration for her strength and tenacity. I hope I get to see her in concert sometime soon. This book falls into the "biography" category for Book Bingo.
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I could hear Loretta Lynn talk while reading this book and she can tell a great story. Very folksy and interesting even if you aren't a country music fan and only know about Conway Twitty from the clips they play on "Family Guy." Book Bingo- Biography
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anyone that read Coal Miner's Daughter
Recommended to Stephanie by:
my mom
I just love Loretta.
In Memory of my Mom I read Loretta Lynn's book...originally I intended only to read a bit to say I did. I finished the whole book. I thank Mrs. Lynn for her openess and honesty and I only wished My Mom could have been able to read it also. Loretta you are "Still" a role model for many and being a woman has little but everything thing to do with that. Thank you most kindly
If you ever think your life is awful, read this book. The experiences Loretta shares in this book are heartbreaking but inspiring.
. . . when Kuntry wasn't cool. (yes i know that is Barbara Mandrell but, it seemed to fit here)
Loretty will always be woman enough.
i was surprised at how much I like this book. she's really funny. had me talkin' like i was from kentucky everytime i put the book down
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