Comfort from a Country Quilt by Reba McEntire
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Book Reviews of Comfort from a Country Quilt
Book Review: Comfort from a Country Quilt
Summary: 5 Stars
I found myself reading with Reba's voice in my head. Very good reading.Book Review: A quick, interesting read
Summary: 4 Stars
Generally speaking, if you are looking for a breezy, cheery little book with a relentlessly positive spirit, you will not be disappointed.
There were many things I enjoyed about this book, the chatty snippets from Reba's childhood, her proud stories about her son Shelby, "backstage" stories, like how she broke her leg and performed anyway, and so on.
And while I enjoy her cheery tone, at times I consider this tone to be a weakness, because everything is discussed through this rosy-lens, even when some of the subject matter would seem to merit more sober treatment. Take, for example, her literary treatment of her sister Alice, who has a seriously disabled child. At one point she writes that her niece has taught everyone, "Being perfect ain't all it's cracked up to be," which, without more clarification, sounds almost - well, dismissive of disabilities. I have no doubt that Reba is wonderfully empathetic and supportive and all those great things with Alice, but that doesn't really come across in the book.
Anyway, this book mostly works as a folksy country backporch talk, or a cozy conversation with friends, or even a collection of random interesting memories. I'm just not sure why it is billed as a book of comfort. If you've got real problems, I doubt you'll find real inspiration here. But then, if you've got real problems, you probably know that one book alone won't help you solve them.
Reba is due for another book. I'd be quite interested in the same type of book, an interesting, random, upbeat collection of memories of motherhood, vacations, being on Broadway, working on Reba, and so on. Especially if it was illustrated (hint hint!!)
But I'd also love if she wrote a book that took a more serious, honest look at - well, whatever she felt like sharing with people, whatever she was willing to reveal, or thought was important to say. But perhaps that is the type of book people don't like to write until they slow down. And for now, Reba shows no signs of doing that, with everything she's got on her plate.
Book Review: Reba is A-1-OK!
Summary: 4 Stars
Reba was always one of those country singers I'd overlooked. Aside from Fancy, which has brought tears to my eyes more than once, I really can't name any of her early songs. Over time, I've come to see that Reba is more than just a country star. She has a lot of spunk, spirit and strength behind her. Since her TV show came out, I have taken more of an interest in Reba so when I found her book, Comfort from a Country Quilt, I picked it up and brought it home to read.
Comfort From a Country Quilt was written on a laptop, while Reba was on the road, or in other spare moments. It's a lot about her family and background. Reba grew up just as she shows in some of her videos. She came from a rodeo family. She tried to become a barrel racing champ but it was singing that she was good at and soon learned to chase after the one or two things that she could succeed at.
It surprised me to learn, that although she seemed to live a hard working, modest life, her family owned 8000 acres! Reba is real close with her family and especially her son, Shelby who you'll also see in one of her videos. It was another of hers that could hit me pretty hard. He Get's That from Me is the video where she and Shelby are at a stoplight in the car and he's asking her some pretty tough questions. It was a tough and tender moment.
The most recent of Reba's songs to affect me, is Because of You. There's no doubt she can reach the average woman.
The book was short and sweet, Reba is one of those people, that carefully chooses her words so as not to offend anyone. She has a newer book out now that may go into more depth than this one does. I'm glad I got a little more insight to Reba. I love her TV show and appreciate more of her songs now too.
Book Review: What I thought...
Summary: 4 Stars
"Comfort from a Country Quilt" is a warm-hearted biography in which Reba McEntire describes the love that she has for her family, friends and music. Reba takes us back to the good ol' days when she was living in Oklahoma. Every person mentioned in this book have unique personalities, with their own talents and gifts. Reba shares old fond memories, and funny stories of her many tours and trips on the road. Reba is a great story teller. She captures you, and puts you into her life. It's almost like you have become part of the McEntire family! Reba digs down deep and describes each detail so vividly. I felt as if I had been there to witness it all!I think this was a light, sweet hearted book. Reba gives advice to everyone about faith, dreams, happiness and family. She proves to others that nothing, not even fame can take away the importance of family. Reba wrote this book in a light, airy sort of way that makes it enjoyable. The many humorus memories make it entertaining, and the sweet tear-jerker memories make it sweet. Reba must have had fun writing such a happy go luckily novel and I enjoyed reading about her life and how she became the person she is now. I also really enjoyed reading about her faith in the Lord, it was neat to learn about her faith and how she handles her fame.
Book Review: Comfort of a country quilt
Summary: 2 Stars
Book was ok at best. I had previously read her book, My Story so I didn't expect this to be more of..."My Story". Anyway, brain candy kind of book.
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