Mercedes Sosa
The Voice of Hope: My life-transforming encounter
by Anette Christensen
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Pub Date May 08 2019 | Archive Date Jun 25 2020
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Description
Persecuted, banned, and exiled, the legendary Argentine folk singer, Mercedes Sosa, made South America’s dictators tremble in the 1970s. Nicknamed, “The Voice of the Voiceless”, Sosa became an icon of democracy and a much-loved mother of Latin America.
Mercedes Sosa – The Voice of Hope charts Sosa’s remarkable life and career and offers a psychological profile that reveals the secret behind Sosa's enormous impact.
Besides being a personal profile of the artist and a chronicle of Latin American music, history, and politics, the author explores the scientific underpinnings of how her profound connection with Sosa and Sosa’s music changed her life. By doing so, Christensen opens an avenue to personal transformation that is accessible to anyone.
Sosa’s extraordinary example, coupled with Christensen’s inspiring discoveries will enable the reader to use life’s challenges as a stepping stone for growth. This narrative calls out for the best in all of us—for authenticity, empathy, and compassion.
Advance Praise
"""I can't remember having read a book that released as many tears as this one and I am a ""hardcore businessman"".- Johs Lund Larsen
""I'm bowled over on a personal level, as a reader, and as a reviewer. I found part one very authentic, informative and moving but part two has left me gasping. I couldn't put the book down till I finished it!"" Barbara Webb, Author & Book-reviewer
""I devoured every single word because I found a part of myself in it. I felt connected to the author and what the author has been through. I believe that her story speaks out for each one of us."" Hermione Bloom, Journalist
""The introduction to Mercedes Sosa, for those who never knew of her, is enthralling and the author’s story of how her connection with Mercedes reinvigorated her life is captivating and urges the reader to learn more. The author does more than just entertain the reader or spark the reader’s interest. She spreads hope and knowledge."" David Larkin, Journalist & Editor
“The Author’s profound connection with Mercedes Sosa and subsequent transformation is a testament of the restoring impact of positive connections.”-Pauline Skeates, Therapist, Director of Insight-International and Developer of Insight Focused Therapy, New Zealand.
""How Mercedes Sosa transformed the author’s life is a fascinating journey of self-discovery. I felt involved immediately and enjoyed the way the author related Mercedes Sosa’s biography to her own life. What truly surprised me, is how powerful and transforming a positive connection between two people who never met can be."" - Cristina Slusariuc
""...a complex therapeutic guide based on the magic that music and mindfulness has to heal the soul in general and a useful, necessary and applicable roadmap to recovery for anyone who struggles with a painful past, stress and chronic disabilities."" – Laura Granados, Singer, songwriter, Spain.
""Several passages in this book moved me to tears, and I still can’t quite get things I learned, and the things the Argentinian people suffered through, out of my mind. This to me is a mark of great writing, as well as the fact that Mercedes Sosa was a truly unique individual and one you don’t see everyday.""- AA Pearce"
