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Debra Cohen

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Debra Cohen is a 71-year-young singer-songwriter, New Wave survivor, and spiritual storyteller whose life has danced between the raw edge of the music scene and the quiet whisper of God. From fronting bands in Boston's underground clubs to finding healing through faith, forgiveness, and the power of the human voice, Debra writes to inspire those who have lived through heartbreak, reinvention, and longing.
Her memoir, "Sects, Drugs & Rock n Roll" reveals her persistent search for truth, sharing teachings blended in rhythm, resilience, and revelation--inviting readers to rediscover their own courage, kindle their creativity, and encounter the God who meets us in both the noise and the silence..
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Sing for Holistic Health

Have you ever felt the healing power of a song? Have you experienced the way a melody can lift your spirit, calm your mind, or bring a sense of connection? Soul Sing: Singing Torah for Health and Holiness explores the intersection of sacred Jewish song, prayer, and well-being, offering a profound vision of how music can transform both individual and communal health.

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Debra Cohen Debra Cohen said: " This is the very best book for serious song leaders at the bimah and at the pulpit. There's a lifetime of wisdom built into this book, so I continually reference this book whenever I sing publicly or lead singing circles. I am so very appreciative of ...more "

 

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" I spent time with Sects, Drugs & Rock n Roll, and what struck me most is how honestly the book refuses to simplify a life that was anything but simple ...more "
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" Thank you, Allen, for your review:) I stuck my neck out there for all of the world to see that there still is a God who loves us. "
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"Sects, Drugs & Rock n Roll is a courageous and deeply personal memoir that traces a life shaped by music, faith, heartbreak, and hard-won healing. Debra Cohen writes with clarity, vulnerability, and compassion, transforming painful experiences into a" Read more of this review »
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Debra Cohen's Sects, Drugs and Rock N Roll is a raw, riveting memoir of survival, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. From the innocence of suburban Bostin in the 1960s to the raw energy of Nashville's blues bars and the spiritual sti ...more
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Tikkun hadibor brings us to a higher level of speech where radical potential can be manifested by every soul ~ Sefat Emet. Be the illumined voice!”
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