About the book
Daniel Bergner tells the life story of Ryan Speedo Green, a young black man who went from an upbringing marked by abuse and violence, and a period in juvenile solitary confinement, to winning a Metropolitan Opera competition and singing major roles at the Met and leading European opera houses.
Roxane Gay endorsed it as the story of a young man who, quite literally, finds his voice and holds onto hope against heavy odds.
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Roxane Gay (Author)
In Sing For Your Life, Daniel Bergner beautifully tells the story of what it means for a young man to, quite literally, find his voice. In this chronicle of the life of Ryan Speedo Green, we see how a young black man can rise, and hold onto hope, despite all the forces working against him. We see how a young black man can sing for his life and find triumph in the most unexpected of places.
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