Coal Miner's Daughter

By: Loretta Lynn

Narrated by: Sissy Spacek

New York Times bestselling author and Nashville legend Loretta Lynn tells the story of her rise from deep poverty in Butcher Holler, Kentucky, to the top of the male-dominated country music industry.
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Reissued for the 40th Anniversary of the Oscar-winning, Sissy Spacek-starring film of the same name, Coal Miner's Daughter recounts Loretta Lynn's astonishing journey to become one of the original queens of country music. Loretta grew up dirt poor in the mountains of Kentucky, she was married at thirteen years old, and became a mother soon after. At the age of twenty-four, her husband, Doo, gave her a guitar as an anniversary present.

Soon, she began penning songs and singing in front of honky-tonk audiences, and, through years of hard work, talent, and true grit, eventually made her way to Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry, eventually securing her place in country music history. Loretta's prolific and influential songwriting made her the first woman to receive a gold record in country music, and got her named the first female Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. This riveting memoir introduces readers to all the highs and lows on her road to success and the tough, smart, funny, and fascinating woman behind the legend.

Critic reviews

"The Queen of Country Music."—The New York Times

"Few subjects are too difficult to deal with here, yet there is nothing sensationalistic. . . Those reading this can be assured they have met the real Loretta Lynn."—Billboard

"Engaging reading even for many to whom country music is an alien world."—The New York Times Book Review

Honest Biography of a Country Star

Loretta Lynn has been a country singing legend for almost 60 years. Back in the 1970s, she wrote her autobiography, telling of her rise from backwoods Kentucky to Nashville. It's hard to imagine the life Loretta's family lived in the 1940s and 1950s. She didn't see an automobile until she was 10, was married at 13 and had her first child at 14. By 29, she was a grandmother. This is a fascinating story because she came from a world so much different from 21st Century America. Sissy Spacek does a great job of narration. I'm no big country music fan but I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

*great* audiobook

Felt completely authentic- Sissy Spacek makes you feel like you’re hearing Loretta Lynn herself - and Loretta Lynn tells the real deal story of her life

A Legendary Listen.

What a treat to hear Sissy read the book about Loretta Lynn's life. I love the movie and decided to listen to the book shortly after Loretta's passing. While many of the stories found their way into the movie...there is so much more content in the book. Sissy does an amazing job brining Loretta to life in the narration. Amazing partnership with the author / narrator.

Pure Country

I love Loretta Lynn & I love Sissy Spacek. I've known her story for years, but it's fun to hear things in her own, country words. I appreciate her honesty.

Love!

Such a great book, I love hearing Loretta’s story and listening to Sissy read it was wonderful. Loretta was a special lady and I’m so glad she lived a long happy life. She will live on through her Music. R.I.P. Loretta