Synopses & Reviews
In this "rousing book that salutes the passion, the joy, and the pleasures of singing, music, and practice" (), Joan Oliver Goldsmith celebrates America's over 20 million singers and "teaches us that...to pursue a creative passion is a true act of love" (). She guides us not only behind the scenes of choirs and ensembles but inside the making and hearing of harmonious sound. "Her words soar, growl, cry and whisper. And they inspire" (, starred review). As Goldsmith shares wisdom about finding one's voice, making mistakes, teaching, friendship, and the essential elements of creativity, "you'll learn [that] much of what she's learned from music is applicable to almost any life" (). "'Singing for your life' is what Goldsmith's book is all about. Read it and sing!"--Bobby McFerrin
Synopsis
"Full of shrewd observations on creativity, friendship, and love, [this is] a book, in other words, about life."--
About the Author
Joan Oliver Goldsmith is a freelance writer living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She sings with the Minnesota Chorale, performing with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and other orchestras.