Items related to One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey Through Grief,...
Synopsis
"I don't remember when I first articulated my goal of singing karaoke in all fifty states, but for a while it was all I had. Then my best friend died, and my half-hearted conversation piece of a goal was suddenly a driving need."
Kris Gowen had a successful career, a wonderful partner, a strong circle of friends ... and then tragedy struck. Faced with the death of her best friend, she turned to something that brought her joy: karaoke. With a half-formed plan and a need to sing, she took off on a 17,774-mile karaoke road trip through America, singing in bars, American Legions, and Eagles Lodges, experiencing the country with people who sometimes had nothing more in common than a love of cheesy 80s tunes. Along the way, she reconnected with old friends, made new ones--and healed. Each time Kris took the microphone, she shed a little more grief, stepping into a world where everyone was accepted simply for singing a song they loved.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
L. Kris Gowen, PhD, EdM, received her doctorate in Child and Adolescent Development from Stanford University and her Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is also the author of Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide, a book for youth. She lives in Portland, Oregon-despite her dislike of gray skies. Her favorite artists to karaoke are Donna Summer and Olivia Newton-John.
Review
"An imaginative look into a subculture rarely seen on such a grand scale. Kris captures the true spirit of karaoke."
- Whitney-John Stuart, Founder, World Karaoke Tour
"Kris sums up karaoke for many of us. It's more than just singing in a bar. It's about how karaoke has given a voice to the masses through song and how karaoke culture can give us insights to ourselves and others."
- Steve Hess, Founder, Karaoke Across America
"An epic journey shaped around an activity both everyday and extraordinary, One Nation Under Song is both a rich American travelogue and a collection of universal karaoke truths."
- Margaret Seiler, Portland Monthly
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherInkwater Press
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1629015822
- ISBN 13 9781629015828
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages312
- Rating
Search results for One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey Through Grief,...
Stock Image
One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey Through Grief, Joy, and America
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Seller Inventory # G1629015822I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey Through Grief, Joy, and America
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00066804448
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey Through Grief, Joy, and America
Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Seller Inventory # 2AA-01-2211
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey Through Grief, Joy, and America
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_410727500
Quantity: 1 available