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Summary: A Country Legend!
Review: "Country Sunshine" is a lovingly told and quick reading biography of the late country music star, Dotty West (1932-1991). The cover specifies "An Unauthorized Biography" but CS struck this reviewer as thoroughly authentic. The authors had a connection with Dotty, I'm sure. CS concentrates on Dotty's early years, her incredibly hardscrabble childhood and struggle to become discovered. The abuse Dotty suffered from her so-called father is utterly staggering. How did she recover? Perhaps she never completely did. I always believed Dotty had pain in her voice. Just listen to "Here Comes My Baby" or "Would You Hold It Against Me?" The "good years" as a star receive minor treatment-all to the better enjoyment for the reader. We certainly learn about the real human being/hurt child behind the music. The final chapters tell not just of her difficult final years with bankruptcy, divorces and tragic death in a car crash but of her spirit to fight back and reclaim her career. I believe she would have made it. If she survived that childhood mostly intact, she could overcome anything! Unless you plan to be in Ernest Tubb's Record Shop anytime soon, I recommend adding both "Country Sunshine" and her CD, "The Essential Dotty West", to your shopping cart.
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Summary: Did not do her the justice she deserves
Review: I thought that the book, was much too small, they sugar coated the bad parts of her life,I dont think they realize what an important, significant, figure that Dottie West was in the history of country music. When is someone going to have enough common sence to induct her in the country music hall of fame? Dottie had consistantly good hits in the 60's, 70's, and 80's, had she not died she would have had hits in the 90's, I do not understand why the powers that be, choose to totally disreguard and disrespect such a true legend, she was not only an increadible vocalist and songwriter, but she put on one hell of a show. If you saw Dottie in concert you would never forget it, and by the way, did I forget to mention that she was one of the most beautiful, and glamorous, women of country music.She helped to make careers for many stars. Please give Dottie the recognition and respect that she deserves. Love Jeff Gibson, Dottie's #1 fan, forever!
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Summary: Dottie West: Trying to Escape the Past
Review: This book about the life and death of Dottie West is an informative look at the singer's struggles. It contains a lot of family history and information on her challenging upbringing. The book has a dim tone, because it focuses mainly on the troubles in her life, more than it does the accomplishments.Dottie West had a long, successful career that is often over-looked and under-rated by the music community. This book does a great job of telling people more about the artist's roots, but is not lengthy on detail or content. The writer leaves you wanting many more pages.
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