{"title":"Julia Hollander","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Julia Hollander, where biography and memoir intertwine to explore the profound connections between music and humanity. With her insightful prose, Hollander invites you to delve into the reasons behind our innate urge to sing and the communal ties it fosters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eWhy We Sing\u003c\/em\u003e, Hollander delves into music's transformative power, drawing from her own experiences as a singer and music therapist. This immersive work doesn't just chronicle her journey but also prompts readers to reflect on their own relationships with music and its impact on their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Hollander's writing is characterised by her deep empathy and astute observations, making her works a valuable addition to any collection of biography and memoir. Whether you're a long-time music enthusiast or simply curious about the intricate bonds of melody and memory, Hollander's books offer a thoughtful resource filled with heart and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-we-sing-by-julia-hollander-9781760879686","title":"Why We Sing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinging makes you feel good. Everyone who sings in a community choir or just in the shower knows this, and relishes the sense of liberation, connection, and sheer joy that singing can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring and thought-provoking memoir, singer and community music teacher Julia Hollander celebrates our impulse to sing, from the beginning to the end of life. Drawing on her personal experience as well as the fascinating recent findings of neurological research, she shows how we are hardwired to sing. She explores how our bodies create song and how singing helps children acquire language. She shows how singing is an integral part of faith and how it is embedded in political activism. She shares with us her experience of running singing groups with people with dementia and disability, and how learning singing can open up a new world for teenagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than ever, singing has become important to people of all backgrounds as a way of dealing with the sense of hopelessness and loneliness in our busy, digitally focused lives. Julia describes her book as a singing memoir, and \u003ci\u003eWhy We Sing\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who loves to sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book (and singing) is so great for the mind and soul!\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathon Welch AM DUniv, Founding Artistic Director of Choir of Hard Knocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A passionate, personal and impeccably researched love letter to singing\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstrid Jorgensen, Pub Choir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A refreshing read that I recommend to all who are interested in our voice and how we use it.\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrett Weymark, OAM, Artistic \u0026amp; Music Director, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful read. To sing is to be happy and it feeds the soul.\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Coleman-Wright AO, Pacific Opera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847208915180,"sku":"9781760879686","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26183803482814.jpg?v=1758935445"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julia-hollander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}