From lullabies to songs for the dying, Why We Sing is a fascinating exploration of singing in all its varied forms, from the personal perspective of Julia Hollander, song therapist, teacher and performer.
In interrogating her own life experience and using the latest scientific research and experiences of other singers and specialists, the author investigates the way singing works and why it is re-establishing itself as an essential aspect of contemporary life, inspiring readers to participate in the ongoing revolution.
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HI Julia ,
I am loving your book. Thank you for writing it. I love that you are so open about everything. This really resonates with me.
I am a GP in Somerset and also work in the long covid and ME/CFs clinic. We are able to refer to ENO breathe which is such a gorgeous programme.
I did a spontaneous podcast a few months ago https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.castos.com/episodes/singing-for-health
and on the back of it I have been asked to go on stage at Glastonbury festival to celebrate 75 yrs of the NHS. They are now asking me for evidence of the benefits of singing. I know they are listed in your book ( back home today while I am at work!!) but I wonder if you have any electronic resources I can refer to.
I think my step mother ( Oxford based) Ingrid Lunt may know your father as she bought me the book at Blackwells when I last visited Oxford.
Well done on the book and its success- I saw a great review in BBC music magazine and I already have a request to borrow it when I have finished it.
all the best
I went to your talk yesterday at the AYE Write festival. I appreciate your attempt at challenging the audience members to join you in your love of singing and movement but was mortified when your impromptu idea unintentionally highlighted one woman’s inability to join in the activity because of a disability. It felt cruel. You don’t know who’s in your audience and do not know what kind of trauma they hold that’s triggered by this kind of group activity. Not all dancing is healing or pleasant. In future talks at least make sure there is a description in the advertisement that there will be movement so people know.
A really enjoyable and thought-provoking book
Thank you