I was doing an exhibit for the library where I work to celebrate diversity in children's books and came across this one. What a great (true) story of two friends and their days on hanging out on the streets of New York. The photos are excellent! They portray a wide range of emotions and responses the two boys share in their adventures. The way Vincent and Danny work through their disagreements with compassion and kindness is a lession we could all learn from. The fact that the boys are of different races matters little to these two. I can't say enough about this wonderful book.

Song and Silence: Voicing the Soul asks the question "When did we forget to sing?" Susan Elizabeth Hale provides answers and insights into the western cultural matrix that suppresses our voices and shows how we can restore our voices and claim our birthright as singers.

The book is full of practical, yet engaging material about toning, chanting, song and silence.

Truly a must-read for anyone interested in voice, sound-healing, or music as therapy!