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"From his early enthusiasm for American jazz in Berlin cabarets to
his membership of Terezin's celebrated Ghetto Swingers and
surviving Auschwitz through his music, to post-war appearances with
the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, jazz remains a constant in a
remarkable life story. [...] Illustrated by a fascinating range of
photographs." -- The Jazz Rag (UK) "It is rare and beautiful that
someone can play with such sadness--and with such musical humor."
-- Abendzeitung Munchen (Germany) "The recently published,
never-before translated book by "Coco" Schumann traces his journey
from Berlin's pre-war nightlife to a band in Auschwitz and back to
Berlin -- and doesn't miss a beat. [...] Look for this unusual
book." -- Israel National News "An interesting and enlightening
read. The passion and the clarity with which Schumann recalls his
past experiences, playing with some of the greats, surviving World
War II, his internment, are all very evident. I felt like I was
listening to the gregarious great-uncle with stories almost too
good to be true, other than the fact that they really are. This
book very much feels like a conversation carried on between
Schumann and anyone passionate about music." -- Reading for Sanity
(USA) "A spirited and colorful story about the art of humor, as
well as the power of hope in circumstances where there is no hope.
Even in the Auschwitz death camp music gave Schumann hope, and he
gave it to others in the message of his music." -- Satakunnan Kansa
(Finland) "Why should you read this book? Coco Schumann takes you
on a trip through his life and the history that surrounded it. This
book not only gives a new perspective on World War Two, but
provides a closer look at the jazz scene of the twentieth century
as well. Schumann grabs your interest and lets you witness his
beautiful, humorous and shocking experiences from up close." --
BLVD (The Netherlands) Coco Schumann's career as a jazz and swing
musician spans more than seventy years and is replete with honors.
But for decades Schumann bore his wartime experiences as a
Holocaust survivor in silence, with only the pleasure of composing
music and performing for live audiences to ease the burden of his
most haunting memories. In his memoir, Schumann recounts the
vibrant underground club scenes of Berlin in the years surrounding
World War II as well as providing backstage glimpses into Berlin's
famous nightlife, where he shared the stage with such jazz notables
as Helmut Zacharias, Tullio Mobiglia, Toots Thielemans, and
American visitors like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella
Fitzgerald. At the same time, The Ghetto Swinger offers Schumann's
harrowing testimony from 1943-1945 about daily life inside
Theresienstadt (Terezin) and Auschwitz, and provides readers with
the important perspective of a Jewish Holocaust survivor who
remained in Germany after the war. In his home country, Schumann is
a celebrated personality. But until now, his life story hasn't been
accessible to English-speaking audiences. Featuring rare
photographs and an Afterword by Weimar- and Nazi-era culture
scholar Michael H. Kater, The Ghetto Swinger is an engrossing
historical document as much as it is a heartwarming memoir.
"Engaging stories of modern survival with uplifting and often
surprising takeaways." --Gay Hendricks, PhD, New York Times
bestselling author of The Big Leap and Conscious Loving "Bouncing
Forward shows us how adversity can turn us toward our deepest inner
resources of trust, wisdom, and love." --Tara Brach, PhD, author of
Radical Acceptance and True Refuge "Discover the advantages of
adversity and find meaning in the messiness...[Bouncing Forward]
shows the reader how to cultivate the mindset of resilience that
can catalyze healing and growth from catastrophe. Brilliant,
inspiring, to be read, re-read, and treasured." --Linda Graham,
MFT, author of Bouncing Back Thrive in the face of challenges and
radically change your perspective on adversity and loss with the
cutting-edge science of posttraumatic growth and these powerful
methods to grow from victim to survivor in this "great message of
hope" (The Huffington Post). Learn how to become stronger, happier,
and more resilient in the face of life's inevitable setbacks
through twelve inspiring stories from survivors of cancer,
addiction, PTSD, the Holocaust, loss of a love one, and childhood
abuse. Michaela Haas, PhD, presents these stories with practical
methods on how to transform pain into a journey to wisdom, love,
and purpose. In Bouncing Forward, Haas draws upon powerful
storytelling, psychology, history, and twenty years of Buddhist
practice to reshape the way we think of crisis. Through interviews
with the late Dr. Maya Angelou, who shares with us how her
childhood trauma led her into a passionate life of meaning; ex-POW
Rhonda Cornum, who found a new purpose after being captured in
Iraq; renowned autistic pioneer Temple Grandin, who overcame
crippling panic attacks; and famed jazz guitarist Coco Schumann,
who played for his life in Auschwitz, Haas provides a deep
understanding of the strength of spirit and five powerful practices
to transform your own life. This treasury of wisdom shines a light
when life seems overwhelming.
Many of us dream of exchanging our day-to-day responsibilities for
a heartfelt life full of purpose, but few of us ever get around to
doing something about it. The women featured in Dakini Power are
contemporary teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, both Westerners and
Asians, who teach in the West and are the exception. These twelve
women followed their intuition against all odds, made dramatic and
unusual decisions, and sometimes had to fight for their survival in
order to lead the lives they envisioned. All were criticized for
being too conservative or too rebellious, too feminist or not
feminist enough, yet they pulled through with immense determination
and bravery. Today all are recognized as accomplished practitioners
and brilliant teachers. What can we learn from these women? How do
they handle the cultural differences? How do they deal with the
more controversial aspects of Buddhism? The Westerners among them
risked alienating their families and closest friends by immersing
their lives in a completely foreign culture. Often, this
necessitated radical life changes. What did they find on their
journey? Was the price they paid worth it to them?
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