Ain't Nobody's Fool

“This smart, sparkly, and fun biography is as irresistible as Parton herself.”–Library Journal to the retailer pages and to the landing page.” –Library Journal (starred review)

“Sweeping and incisive… Ackmann’s biography does full justice to Dolly Parton’s extraordinary story.” –Bob Dylan Center

“Illuminating… a well-rounded portrait of Parton that’s firmly grounded in her Smoky Mountain roots.” –Publishers Weekly

“Equal parts entertaining and incisive.” –The Los Angeles Times

“The celebratory narrative captures Parton’s talent, her decency, and her cultural significance.” –Christian Science Monitor

Martha Ackmann is a journalist and author who writes about women who have changed America. Her essays have appeared in The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She is also a frequent commentator for New England Public Radio and has been featured on CNN, National Public Radio, and the BBC. Martha is the recipient of fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University.

Her books include:

• The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight
• Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League
• These Fevered Days: Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson

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