One of twelve children born, a girl, on a cold day in 1946 in the highlands of Tennessee, at the beginning of this fascinating story. Although her family was poor, her brothers and sisters considered her the most beautiful of babies. 
The deep affection of the family kept them together during difficult times. Neighbors argued, claiming that her family was no poorer than others in the neighborhood, despite their claims that poverty had marked their youth. 
The girl, born into a household where having many children was common, inherited the ambitious and business-oriented nature of her father and the creativity and spirituality of her mother. She says she inherited her success by combining the best qualities of her two parents. Driven by a stubborn and resilient attitude, she began singing in church from a very young age and soon realized she had talent. Her life has always revolved around being true to herself. 
Her mother used to make her clothes from bags and recycled fabrics before she became famous. She was influenced by a local mannequin and persisted in her pursuit of dressing differently despite reprimands from her father and grandfather. 
This strong girl became none other than Dolly Parton, a 77-year-old legend in the country music industry. Her incredible career includes creating her own amusement park, charitable works, and a $500 million empire with nearly 3,000 songs.
Poor girl: Later, she became a famous country music star who is now 77 years old
