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A Light in the Darkness Paperback – September 21, 2018

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What can we do when we struggle with an illness that doesn't go away? An inspirational story of the healing power of music, creativity, following your dreams and finding your true purpose. In 2008, singer-songwriter Lisa Sniderman was living the dream in California. As Aoede, the Muse of Song, her star as a gifted recording artist was rising fast. Lisa’s quirky folk-pop performance style electrified audiences up and down the West Coast, and the albums just kept flowing. But just when her career was rocketing skyward, a health crisis brought all of her dreams crashing to the ground. Diagnosed with a rare, debilitating immune disorder called dermatomyositis (DM), Lisa struggled to maintain a normal life with a body in revolt and, eventually, to accept a new normal. Living with a chronic illness challenged Lisa to see DM as a gift in disguise that has opened the door to new dreams, new songs, and new opportunities. Lisa’s story is a light in the darkness for anyone who struggles with a chronic condition. Her insights and reflections on her journey inspire hope and the courage to keep dreaming and living to the fullest no matter what life hurls at you.
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Lisa Sniderman, also known as Aoede, is an award-winning artist, playwright, author and filmmaker from San Francisco who creates to heal. She has been honored with more than 55 awards for songwriting, audiobooks and stage plays since 2012 against a fierce obstacle - while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a progressive muscle weakness disease. Living with a chronic illness, Sniderman creates, records, and shares her original musicals, art, books and music as a healing path and to give back, and seeks to use her gifts and experience to be a light and a muse. Says Sniderman, "Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating."

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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
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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

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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.

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"...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

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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.

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  • Happy Human
    5.0 out of 5 stars "My big goals keep me dreaming, but the small ones keep me grounded."
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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    In "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.
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  • Michelle C. Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tears and a smile
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
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    A 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!
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  • Healthy Mama
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Page Turner - Completely moving, brought me to tears, left me in hope!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018
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    This 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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazingly Inspiring Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
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    They 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!
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  • S.Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lise Cannot Be Stopped!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
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    How 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!
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  • C. León
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and inspirational from start to finish!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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    "...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.
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