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Tell Me Press Author, Brian H. Peterson provides inspiration: Da Capo Chamber Players
Naumburg Composition Winner Stephen Jaffe’s Composition, Light Dances (Chamber Concerto No. 2) takes its title from a phrase in Brian's book, The Smile at the Heart of Things, "my whole creative life is a dance around the light." Light Dances is a three-movement chamber concerto composed in 2009-10. The work will be performed Wednesday May 2 at 8 PM
in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. For more info: CLICK HERE
Laughter is the Best Medicine. Tell Me Press Author Carla Ulbrich will be featured nationally on ABC-TV Thursday, May 3rd 2pm. Carla is on for a few minutes near the beginning of The Revolution at 2pm EST. Carla talks about the benefits of humor and sings a snippet of one of her songs. Also on the show - MD and funny man Matt Iseman, Ty Pennington, Cheryl Hines. CLICK HERE
Tell Me Press Author, Carla "The Singing Patient" Ulbrich will be the featured Speaker at Toastmasters District 83 Spring Conference. Carla presents the workshop “Laughter: The Best Medicine” at Toastmasters International District 83 Annual Spring Conference, Saturday, May 5 at the Morristown Hyatt, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. CLICK HERE
Singing in the library: Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire, CT May 10th, 7PM. Singer, songwriter, comedienne & Tell Me Press author Carla Ulbrich will perform, talk about her book How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?, sign and sell copies. For more info:CLICK HERE
Tell Me Press is proud to announce the release of the Teacher's/Reader's Guide for Tonya Trimble's wonderful book for children, CURIOSITY WITH A CAPITAL S. The Teacher's/Reader's Guide is available here and it's free. CLICK HERE
Carla's monthly newsletter is a hoot and contains a lot of useful information about how to get a free book, her live appearances, both book related and music related. Click the link below to read her MAY 2012 newsletter. CLICK HERE
Brian H. Peterson's book, THE BLOSSOMING OF THE WORLD: ESSAYS AND IMAGES, published by Tell Me Press, is named one of Library Journals 7 Best Books of 2011 in the Spiritual Living category. CLICK HERE
NEW! A very informative VIDEO on the role of the Anesthesiologist from Tell Me Press author Panchali Dhar, M.D. Dr. Dhar's book, Before the Scalpel: What Everyone Should Know About Anesthesia, is a must-have for every bookshelf. CLICK HERE
VIDEO: Take a moment for a Carla Ulbrich - Top 10 annoying things to say to someone who has just been diagnosed CLICK HERE
Tell Me Press scores a coup with illustrator Ted Enik. Ted is best known for his illustrations in popular children's books such as Eloise, Magic School Bus, and Fancy Nancy. The whimsical work of this talented artist is featured in Curiosity with a Capital S by Tonya Trimble.
CLICK HERE
How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?
How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?:
Reclaim Your Health with Humor, Creativity, and Grit
by Carla Ulbrich, the Singing Patient
February 2011
ISBN-13 numbers:
Softcover: 978-0-9816453-4-6
eBook: 978-0-9829421-4-7
List price: $14.95
Price: $11.22 (25% off)
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240 pages
softcover
Having a sense of humor is essential to health, says singer-songwriter Carla Ulbrich, who has found laughter to be a lifesaver during tough times. Under the stress of multiple illnesses and constant health "care," Ulbrich one day snapped—and became the Singing Patient. She channeled her hard—won victories, set about reclaiming her health, and penned How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?, a collection of short, inspiring, funny essays that help people thrive and celebrate life despite illness.
As Ulbrich spins her tale (and shares some songs), she lampoons common fears and prejudices about illness and lovingly lambastes the foibles of the medical industry. She offers heartfelt and humorous advice for navigating mainstream and alternative therapies, and she guides partners, families, and friends who wish to help their loved ones. Her candid insights, wisecracking commentary, handy lists, hilarious song lyrics, and gentle camaraderie will put a smile on the face of anyone who wants to face illness with courage and humor.
READ—AND LAUGH—ABOUT: The Top Ten Annoying Things to Say to Someone Who's Just Been Diagnosed • "On the Commode Again" (lyrics included!) • This Is (Not) Your Life • Disease Envy • Lessons from the Nudist Festival: How Much to Reveal • Survivor: Kidney Island • Doctors Are People, Too • Fibromyalgia: The Other F Word • A Good Vein Is Hard to Find • My Other Body Is a Porsche
To learn more about Carla visit www.carlau.com
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Please credit with the following: Photo by Jayne Toohey
