Sanity and Grace - by Judy Collins (Paperback)

About the Book

The renowned singer/songwriter's deeply moving memoir chronicles her journey from pain to survival following the suicide of her son, and offers comfort to those who struggle in suicide's aftermath.

Book Synopsis

Sanity & Grace speaks to all who have endured the sorrow of losing a loved one. In the depths of her suffering, Collins found relief by reaching out to others for help and support. Now she extends her hand to comfort other survivors whose lives have been affected by similar tragedy. Honest and inspiring, this story will not only interest Collins's followers but will also help soothe and heal those wounded by suicide and depression.

Review Quotes

"Judy Collins was dealt one of life's worst blows in the suicide of her beloved son, Clark. She has dealt with that tragedy heroically in her beautifully written book, Sanity and Grace. I was both moved to tears and filled with the most enormous admiration for her as she depicted the phases of grief that ultimately led to her ability to go on with her life. There is beauty in this book."

About the Author

Judy Collins has recorded forty-three albums over her long career, which has spanned more than forty years. She has several top-ten hits, Grammy nominations, and gold and platinum albums to her credit. She received an Academy Award nomination for her film Antonia A Portrait of the Woman and has her own label, Wildflower Records, which contributes a portion of its proceeds to charity and nonprofit organizations. Collins is the author of Sanity and Grace, Trust Your Heart, Singing Lessons, and a novel, Shameless.