Faith Hill: Piece of My Heart

By James L. Dickerson

From humble beginnings in Star, Mississippi, Faith Hill has soared to the top of the country and pop charts, becoming one of the most successful female recording artists in history. she has had eight number-one singles and ten number-one videos, and her albums have sold millions. She is country music's hottest star and America's newest sweetheart. Everything she touches turns to gold. Faith Hill: Piece of My Heart tells the inspirational story of the Grammy-winning singer's rise to stardom. Drawing on interviews with Faith Hill, her childhood friends and teachers, music professionals, and fans, James L. Dickerson chronicles her storybook life from birth to the present. This intimate portrait of Faith Hill examines her Huck Finn-like childhood, her first marriage and divorce, her hardscrabble years as a struggling artist in Nashville, her love affair with the man who became her husband (country superstar Tim McGraw), her thoughts on marriage and motherhood, and heartbreaking search for her birth mother. Complete with photographs and insider information, here at last is the whole story behind the life and music of Faith Hill-country music's darling and pop superstar.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312281951
• ISBN13: 9780312281953
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 163 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

I Love Faith Hill

I Loved reading this book about Faith. I really felt her pain and longing to reach her goals and to let her little Elvis "as she put it" out. And I really admire her for being so honest with her feelings about her dreams of her biological parents. I grew up not knowing my father and I had the same thoughts and feelings that she talked about. Her hard struggle to the top was well worth it. Go Faith! Lywanna Ward

Proud Contributor!! Thank you James L. Dickerson

Hello:James L. Dickerson gave me the honour of a lifetime. He included a small contribution of my thoughts in this book about Faith Hill.I bought the book to read it truly from end to end, but not because of my name in it, but for the story of Faith's life and her road to stardom.I thoroughly enjoyed it and found I couldn't put it down once I began. For all of Faith's fans, do yourself a favour and buy this book. You'll be very glad you did. It also makes a wonderful gift for the "Queen of Country"!!! Thank you James.Diana E. LeBlancMemramcook, NBCanada

It's The Best

Quite simply the best music book I've ever read. The author interviewed Faith Hill's very first boyfriend and it doesn't get any cooler than that. I did not attend her concert at the Jackson Ms. Zoo, but after reading about it, I dont think I will ever forget it.

Shedding the fandom for an honest look

Watch out Faith Hill fans. You might get a little more than you bargained for with this biography of the country music glamour queen. But then again, you might gain appreciation for her. The author tosses away the layers of glitz and fan worship for an honest, thorough look at her life and it's not always so glamourous. Childhood, marriages, and her climb up the gold ladder of the country music industry are detailed here from an honest, healthy distance. The interviews are concise and relevant and while some of her fans may not like hearing the revelations about her road, others will appreciate what a resourceful and now powerful woman has emerged. Pulling no punches brings out the best in many cases and Faith Hill's bio shines in its honesty and thoroughness. Seems she's to be admired for her survival skills as well as her beauty and music. Not to be missed.

Not Just a Pretty Face

Isn't it great when an author actually pulls off what he promises us readers? Dickerson starts out "I defy you to read parts of this intimate story without shedding a tear or two." Not being a country music addict, this avid biography reader scoffed. Much to my pleasant surprise, Faith Hill: Piece of My Heart was a thoroughly researched, compassionate read. I've read another Dickerson book (Colonel Tom Parker) and am amazed at how he seems to unearth so many never-heard-before facts. Especially with his take on Faith Hill, this works to make her totally three-dimensional. Did this skeptic shed a tear? I'm embarrassed to say that the tissues came out when the door was slammed in Faith Hill's face (and on her heart) for the umpteenth time. And I thought she was just a Barbie doll.