Once in Every Generation
Once in Every Generation
Lauren B. Grossman (author)
Product Description
Eleven-year-old Angelina Mariano was a phenomenon that happens only once in every generation. Her spectacular singing voice was incomparable. But a traumatic incident created a debilitating phobia that destroyed any dream of pursuing her passion.
As an adult, Angelina teaches private voice lessons and takes on a student she recognizes as astonishing, one who possesses the career potential that eluded her. Lisa Forester is that student. Becoming her mentor and friend, she nourishes young Lisa's talent and instills that which escaped Angelina so long ago, the confidence to believe in her own abilities.
Unleashed, the young student's voice launches her on a meteoric rise to stardom. At the height of Lisa's career, however, a life-altering illness surfaces. Because of her love for Lisa, Angelina must now dig deep down inside of herself and face her own fears.
Relying on one another's strength, both women will learn to face their own challenges. Once in Every Generation is a story of relationships, courage, and dreams interrupted.
Product Details
Ebook
File Size: 181 KB
Language: English
ASIN: B004TTX80W
Available at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble and Smashwords.
Paperback
192 pages
Publisher: Wheatmark (November 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1604940255
ISBN-13: 978-1604940251
Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Available at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.
Review
Yesterday.. All my troubles seemed so far away… June 28, 2011
By Paul Kendall (Leeds, Yorkshire UK)
The book starts with a prologue which I found was helpful, Then, we are gently immersed as smooth as silk into the story of a gifted singer Angelina, aged 11, her hopes and dreams are cruelly dashed by a fear, The fear of facing an audience. Having been gifted with an angel’s singing voice, Angelina has the potential to become one of the world’s greatest singers, But fear snatches any chances of success from her hands.
Angelina, expresses her love of music and people by becoming a singing teacher. Angelina, then discovers a gifted singer Lisa, the relationship between teacher and student is deep and emotional. The two women are so intertwined that the spirit of Angelina almost inhabit’s the body of Lisa when she sings. Lisa’s star rises, and Lisa becomes a star, The trappings of fame and fortune are thrust upon her.
Then fate strikes a cruel blow, and Lisa’s hugely successful singing career is brought to an end. The way we fragile human beings deal with set backs, fear and trauma, is what this book is all about.
The writing style is exquisite, this is top quality writing. The story would not be half as good if the emotional intelligence, sensitivity and empathy written from a female perspective were taken out. In other words, I find it hard to imagine a man being able to write this book, but all men should read it. That is why it is special.
The book’s message ? It’s all about how we react to a sudden changes for the worse in our lives. We need a positive mind set to beat the fear, that is holding us back. When you are young you feel invincible, then suddenly you may find you have cancer, MS or epilepsy, all of which, can just strike out of the blue. Then what ?
I enjoyed reading this book, it’s a must read.
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