Barbara Mandrell Story (Hardcover)

~ Charles Paul (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The merchandising of a country-music star who has prevailed over the market whims of nearly 30 years and whose private life is a model of probity exceptional in the entertainment world is followed in this respectful biography. Barbara Mandrell is pictured as a hard worker, always on the move, devoted to family, energized by religious commitmenta picture drawn with broad strokes. Yet, "beneath the somewhat Pollyanna exterior is a core of smooth steel," notes her biographer, who suggests that this may account for her triumph over a near-fatal auto accident in 1984 that maimed her, injured her children and killed the driver of the other car. The arduous work of physical and emotional recovery ended in success, which Mandrell attributes to religious faith and family. The author emphasizes the singer's unique relationship with her multitudes of fans, nurtured by her own museum, a popular stop on the Nashville music tour. Conn, author of The New Johnny Cash and The Possible Dream , is president of Lee College, Tennessee. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Putnam Adult; First Edition edition (October 27, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399133178
• ISBN-13: 978-0399133176
• Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,098,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Gossip and Nothing More!, January 11, 2003

By	L. Pacheco "BHOC" (Aurora, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Barbara Mandrell Sty (Paperback)

I have been a fan of the Mandrells for many years, and have followed their personal and professional lives for quite some time. Having met all of the Mandrells on several occasions, I know that most of the information contained in this book is false. The author apparently didn't get his information from credible sources. Although some of the info is true, the majority of it reads like he ripped it from the headlines of grocery store tabloids. The Mandrells are a strong family, who has certainly seen their share of heartache with failed marriages and Barbara's accident, but they remain true to their roots and supportive of each other. This book tries to stir up pain regarding the family, and is not worth the money to burn it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars False and unjustified material based upon rumors and heresay, August 30, 1997

By A Customer

Knowing the Mandrells personally makes this book seem like a compilation of tabloid rumors. This book is filled with false and unjustifed rumors and heresay based upon reporters' opinions and great lies, claiming them to be true. The book does not do justice to Barbara Mandrell or her family