Judy Collins

Few artists have the staying power as music icon, Judy Collins. An artist who has reached the highest pinnacles of creative success with her top ten hits, Grammy nominations, gold and platinum status and best-selling books during the past 40 years, she has chronicled her life and the world through her gift of narration and song.

But even one of the most gifted artists of our time has faced tragedy. And, through her extraordinary passion for words and music, she has been able to survive the painful journey she embarked on after her son committed suicide at age 33. Collins crafted her book, Sanity and Grace, as a deeply moving memoir of this journey from the depths of agony to the path of hope and clarity.

Collins offers solace in the face of grief and loss. She breaks down the barriers of helplessness and secrecy to openly discuss the after effects of suicide. Speaking clearly and with a gift of creative expression, she assures us all that there is only one way to heal – right through the pain. In her deepest moments of 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.

Keeping in step with her belief in the power of creativity in nourishing the soul, Collins has also written Morning Noon and Night: Living the Creative Life, an enthralling peek into her creative mind and the longing harnessing the creative process. Her versatility and sensitivity continues to draw the world to her remarkable talent.