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A Light in the Darkness Paperback – September 21, 2018
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- Print length126 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 21, 2018
- Dimensions6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
- ISBN-109781681605579
- ISBN-13978-1681605579
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- ASIN : 1681605570
- Publisher : Crimson Cloak Publishing (September 21, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 126 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781681605579
- ISBN-13 : 978-1681605579
- Item Weight : 8.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,448,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #407 in Rheumatic Diseases
- #1,250 in Musculoskeletal Diseases (Books)
- #1,856 in Immune Systems (Books)
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About the author

Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is an award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist, playwright, author and filmmaker from San Francisco who obsessively creates to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays. She’s been honored with more than 80 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays and books since 2012 all while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a progressive muscle weakness disease. She fosters healing by “giving your creative spirit wings and inspiring you to share your story.”
Lisa’s memoir, "A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude," chronicles her 10 year journey battling and making peace with chronic illness while creating to heal (Sep 2018 Crimson Cloak Publishing). Through confessions and life lessons, Lisa offers support, compassion, strength, connection, encouragement, motivation, and hope-a light in the darkness-to those battling chronic illness, disability and unexpected life challenges. Lisa collaborated with more than 50 artists who are also creating to heal, and produced an online video showcase featuring 45 artists and live/streamed performances in December 2018. (https://alightinthedarkness.info)
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Customers find the book inspiring and uplifting. They describe it as an engaging read with straightforward messages that encourage readers not to give up. The author exudes love and hope through her writing, providing an intimate look into her life.
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Customers find the book inspiring and uplifting. They appreciate the straightforward and courageous messages, as well as the helpful and insightful anecdotes. The author's positive attitude and creative work inspire readers to stay positive and keep moving forward.
"...This book is a quick read, and it has many little lessons and inspirational gems (quotes, insights) that any reader will remember...." Read more
"...It inspires the reader not to give up. It inspires the reader to be brave in the pursuit of the life they desire and the pursuit of who they want to..." Read more
"...and inspiring quotes, many engaging photos of Lisa's life, and wonderful anecdotes of how she has not just been coping with her illness, but thriving..." Read more
"...Written in a very conversational manner Lisa's heartwarming book, about her use of creativity's healing powers to deal with a debilitating disease,..." Read more
Customers find the book engaging and inspiring from start to finish. They describe it as a well-written, inspirational read that leaves them feeling healed and refreshed.
"This beautiful book left me completely inspired...." Read more
"...A wonderful read, and a wonderful message!" Read more
"...is like sheering away a piece of yourself. This is a well-written book that is sure to be a source of healing and inspiration for many." Read more
"A very good read. A very intimate and insiteful look into Aoedes life, in her journey of healing...." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They say the author exudes love, hope, and creativity in everything she does. The book is described as an intimate and insightful look into Aoede's life.
"...Lise Sniderman exudes love, hope, and creativity in all that she does. Her limitations have become bounty because she made it so. So inspiring...." Read more
"...It is also a story of love, for her husband and for the countless people connected to her life...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018In "A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS," author Lisa Sniderman embraces the African proverb, "When the music changes, so does the dance." The award-winning singer-songwriter, artist, and play-wright was following her dreams, pursuing her music career with a passion, when onset of a debilitating disease (dermatomyositis) made her active lifestyle unsustainable -- even getting out of bed became a challenge. Faced with a new reality and a potential end to her dreams, she began a new journey. How does one approach -- and even more importantly, "embrace" -- the day-to-day when life deals you a rough hand?
"My big goals keep me dreaming, but the small ones keep me grounded." - Lisa Sniderman
At first glance, the reader may be looking for a prescription, "How to overcome a chronic illness." In A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, Lisa Sniderman takes a more practical approach, acknowledging the realities experienced by herself and others when dealing with symptoms, treatments, side-effects and such. Through life lessons for living with chronic illness, she helps others recognize and navigate the issues and opportunities in their own lives. For example, throughout this book, Sniderman shares times of being strong and resilient as well as times of slowing down, healing, and accepting love and care from others.
This book is a quick read, and it has many little lessons and inspirational gems (quotes, insights) that any reader will remember. Any reader dealing with a chronic disease (or simply challenged by life's daily obstacles) will identify with this book and will be inspired to continue embracing the day-to-day of their life's journey.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018A Light in the Darkness by the awarding winning musician, playwright, author Lisa A. Sniderman, (Aoede) inspired warring emotions within me as I read. I alternated between joy and tears! Ms. Sniderman gives her personal journey on living with the effects of Dermatomyositis, a muscle disease, and inflammation response to cell damage. She starts with her personal philosophy of setting goals, visions and creating opportunities to realize her dreams, and giving it all she has in the pursuit of those dreams. So when diagnosed with DM she explains how she had to adapt to a "new normal" of doctor's visits, drug therapies and increasing fear and doubt of whether she will be able to continue being all that she could in her daily life and career. But she persevered and with the support of family, friends and those in her network, Ms. Sniderman continued to set and achieve her dreams.
I believe that everyone comes to a point where he/she may hit a wall. Going after dreams takes courage and when those achievements aren't happening the way one might envision, it's easy to want to give up. But when reading A Light in the Darkness, and reading the story of someone who refused to give up on being who she always meant to be, no matter the limitations in body or the doubts in her mind. It inspires the reader to take that next step and keep moving. It inspires the reader not to give up. It inspires the reader to be brave in the pursuit of the life they desire and the pursuit of who they want to be. I am grateful to Ms. Sniderman for sharing her journey and being an inspiration to those who may be dealing with the same challenge physically, as well as being an inspiration to all readers who may need encouragement not to give up on their dreams.
I fully recommend A Light in the Darkness as a must to be read and to share with those who could use a little inspiration and hope!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018This beautiful book left me completely inspired. Lisa Sniderman is an amazingly gifted artist and scientist who suddenly became quite ill with a very rare and debilitating disease, for which there is no cure.
The details of her journey to continue her abundant life despite her health challenges is like no other I've ever known or read about. The joy that she lives, and her many accomplishments, are so far beyond what most completely healthy people I know have ever dreamed of.
The book is packed with beautiful and inspiring quotes, many engaging photos of Lisa's life, and wonderful anecdotes of how she has not just been coping with her illness, but thriving, stretching, growing, becoming, and being a true light in the darkness despite it.
Lisa truly lives a fearless life, and her story is surely an inspiration for anyone, whether suffering from a chronic illness or not. Everyone has struggles in life, and following Lisa's example is a perfect path to living in freedom, love, and abundance, despite any obstacle.
I'm very grateful for this book, and recommend it highly.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018They say that when life gives you lemons you make lemonade, but Lisa Sniderman has done way more than that with her lemons! Her new book, "A Light in the Darkness," is beyond inspirational! Written in a very conversational manner Lisa's heartwarming book, about her use of creativity's healing powers to deal with a debilitating disease, will motivate every reader to make the most out of every minute they are given. A wonderful read, and a wonderful message!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018How many times have I sat around feeling sorry for myself? Too many to count. Lise's book is a rally cry for all of us to stand up in whatever way we can and grab our lives! Nothing is too much to endure if you have the right attitude and if you go forward in love. Lise Sniderman exudes love, hope, and creativity in all that she does. Her limitations have become bounty because she made it so. So inspiring. Share this book with everyone!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018"...dreams and significant health challenges aren't mutually exclusive. I'm a living example. It's possible to find reasons not to give up". For me, these thoughts, are the heart of the author's book. Her uplifting messages are straightforward and courageous: sharing what is personal and private is like sheering away a piece of yourself.
This is a well-written book that is sure to be a source of healing and inspiration for many.