The music stirred her blood. As a child, Jenna Adams uses the lush, symphonic music and mesmerizing photograph of internationally renowned composer, Eric Ries, as a means to escape her parents' bitter divorce. Vocally gifted and emotionally neglected, Jenna turns eighteen and enrolls in a prestigious music conservatory where she becomes friends with Eric's piano virtuoso daughter. But which man touched her soul? A whirlwind of lust and energy, Eric Ries becomes a very real presence in Jenna's life, offering up seduction, fame, excitement, and most of all music. By her mid-twenties, Jenna's passion for music is thoroughly entwined with her obsession for Eric. When she meets manager Josh Kendal, she catches a glimpse of depth and sincerity, of kindness and dependability-and Jenna is torn between the temptations that have shaped her life and the kind of love she's never had. Reviews and Other Information: "A unique blend of music, obsession, and a young girl's coming of age. You can almost hear the music wafting from the pages and feel the bittersweet struggle between love and obsession - a touching sonnet for the soul." Debby Schoeningh, Editor - The Record-Courier "...It's rare to read a novel about music and musicians where all the musical references are totally accurate and believable... The book is witty, emotional, and written with extreme personal insight... I found myself laughing out loud, crying real tears, and living true angst from beginning to end." William Shookhoff, Artistic Director, Opera by Request, Toronto; Former Conductor, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, Canadian National Companies

One Man's Music

Literature & Fiction

Conroy, Christina Britton

Contemporary

Black Lyon Publishing

A step-by-step manual for adults who love and care for older adults 
One afternoon, music therapist Christina Britton Conroy was taking nursing home residents to activities. She was thrilled when a sweet, disoriented lady joined her group. "Mary, it's so good to see you. Do you want to go to the Bible study or BINGO?" she asked. Mary replied, "I want to go to Lithuania."
 "An insightful, unique approach to helping people cope with the demands of dealing with the elderly. The writing is entertaining and insightful." -- John J. Daly, M.D., NYC Police Surgeon, St. Vincent's Hospital, NYC
"... social workers, nursing-home and community center staffers, psychologists, and family members of patients with dementia/Alzheimer's could all benefit from this information." -- Judy Foust, RN, US Army Hospital, retired, Low Vision Nursing Specialist, Lighthouse NYC 
 "... a great resource for caregivers, whether they are children of aging parents or professionals working in a health care settings. Conroy puts a new spin on the different ways to manage the elderly population. This book is a great reference and a great read." --Donna Malech, R. N., P. H. N., Visiting Nurse Service, NYC
"A must in any caregiver's library." --Marie Sibilla, Psychotherapist, Private Practice, NYC 
"To all adult children, caretakers, professionals read this book! Conroy's approach aligns with the newest movement in American psychology called 'Positive Psychology'--focusing on one's passions and personal strengths." --Gerald Solk, Ph.D. Assist. Prof. Psychology, City University of NY Staff Psychologist, Gracie Square Hospital

How to have Fun with your Aging Parents: I want to go to Lithuania

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