{"product_id":"i-played-my-best-for-him-9798991657051","title":"I Played My Best for Him!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I Played My Best for Him!\" was a finalist in the 2024 American Writing Awards competition! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition has a new foreword by Dr. Mary Rorro, Chair of the American Medical Women's Association's Music and Medicine Committee, as well as a new postscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays complements the album \"Peju Sings! The Little Drummer Boy and Other Christmas Favorites,\" which features thirteen Christmas songs recorded by the author and was first released in 2023. The author explores the stories behind each song, delving into the lives of the lyricists and composers, the context in which the songs were written, and other intriguing details. Readers will gain a fresh perspective on beloved carols like \"O Holy Night\" and \"Silent Night\" as they uncover their rich history. The themes of hope and peace that resonate through these timeless songs are also reflected in newer classics like \"Feliz Navidad,\" which transcended cultural barriers to become a bilingual favorite. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers surprising insights into the origins of some of the most popular Christmas carols. The author invites you to be inspired by its stories and enjoy its message of celebration and reflection year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays complements the album \"Peju Sings! The Little Drummer Boy and Other \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Favorites\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" which features thirteen \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esongs\u003c\/strong\u003e recorded by the author and was first released in 2023. In this book, the author explores the stories behind each song, delving into the lives of the \u003cstrong\u003elyricists and composers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the context in which the songs were written, and other intriguing details. Readers will gain a fresh perspective on beloved carols like \u003cstrong\u003e\"O Holy Night\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Silent Night\"\u003c\/strong\u003e as they uncover their rich history. The themes of hope and peace that resonate through these timeless songs are also reflected in newer classics like \u003cstrong\u003e\"Feliz Navidad,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e which transcended cultural barriers to become a bilingual favorite. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book's educational content will appeal to a broad audience, including those who may not celebrate \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e. For those who do, it offers surprising insights into the origins of some of their favorite carols. No matter your background, this book invites you to be inspired by its stories and enjoy its message of \u003cstrong\u003ecelebration\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ereflection\u003c\/strong\u003e year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simola Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798991657051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Olapeju Simoyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136459960501,"sku":"9798991657051","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_501fe8a6-fc4c-4758-9e50-3c936e78d4c7.jpg?v=1767114670","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/i-played-my-best-for-him-9798991657051","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}