This lullaby is from the Christmas cantata "Night of Miracles," which we sang when I was young. I wrote about this solo in my memoir, I WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND—when Mrs. Zimmer sang with such longing, her voice was "full of acoustic light." I sing it here in memory of Mrs. Zimmer, the first mezzo-soprano to inspire me to always keep singing. Pianist, Diana Shvets.For more on this story see my website: www.BrendaPetersonBooks.com

Sleep Holy Child, Christmas Lullaby

Chosen as a "Best Non-Fiction Book of the Year" by Christian Science Monitor and by independent booksellers as an INDIE NEXT and "Great Read," this memoir is a dark and divine comedy of family and faith. Acclaimed author, Brenda Peterson, embraces this earthly life while her relatives prepare fervently to leave it. Peterson paints such a hilarious and tender portrait that the reader, too, will may want to be left behind. "Unusually affecting and radiant. . . Witty, enrapturing account of a spiritual journey of great relevance to us all." Booklist starred review. www.BrendaPetersonBooks.com

I Want To Be Left Behind Read By Author

 Can writing your life story make you healthier and happier? Listen to the co-authors teach you how writing a memoir can prompt self-discovery, acceptance, and fulfillment. Podcast series from YOUR LIFE IS A BOOK with acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher, Brenda Peterson, and successful NYC literary agent, Sarah Jane Freymann. Oprah.com chose this book in October as "Self-Help Advice that Works"  For more: www.BrendaPetersonBooks.com and www.SarahJaneFreymann.com

Happiness And Writing Memoir from YOUR LIFE IS A BOOK

What happens when singing is banned in a whole country like Afghanistan? Listen to this post-9/11 NPR commentary by author Brenda Peterson on the power and cultural pleasures of singing. www.BrendaPetersonBooks.com

Singing In Afghanistan NPR - KQED San Francisco

Listen to an acclaimed memoirist and NYC literary agent talk about writing memoir:
* Writing Prompts: Field Notes to Your Life
* One Scene that Explains Your Whole Life
*The Three Things Each Scene Must Accomplish
*How Writing Your Life Story Makes You Happier and Healthier

Memloir Writing Tips from YOUR LIFE IS A BOOK

Energy healing for whole body, nervous system and all meridians to create inner peace.

Memloir Writing Tips from YOUR LIFE IS A BOOK

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