Imperfect Harmony
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“In this one-of-a-kind celebration of singing with others, I’d call her pitch nearly perfect.”—The Atlantic
For Stacy Horn, regardless of what is going on in the world or her life, singing in an amateur choir—the Choral Society of Grace Church in New York—never fails to take her to a...
Published By Algonquin Books
Format Paperback
Category
Number Of Pages 256
Publication Date 07/02/2013
ISBN 9781616200411
Dimensions 6.1 inches x 8.25 inches
“In this one-of-a-kind celebration of singing with others, I’d call her pitch nearly perfect.” --The Atlantic Monthly
“If ever a book could make you want to break out in song, this is it!” --American Profile
“[A] beautifully researched and eloquent book.” --The Huffington Post
“In this joyful and contemplative memoir about the power of singing together, Horn celebrates the transcendent consolations to be found in the act of making song.” --More
“Horn create[s] a paean to the joys of communal singing that’s both familiar and thrillingly new, and worthy of a closing standing ovation.” --Forward
“Horn eloquently traces the evolution of ensemble singing . . . She writes movingly about how singing about death and simply breathing together bring a transcendent feeling of harmonious belonging.” --Publishers Weekly