About the Book
FAMily, FriendSHIP, AND FINDING PEACE
A Life Shaped by Love and Loss
In A Dedicated Life, David Alan Singer opens the door to his memories. With warmth and honesty, he shares the joys and struggles that shaped him, from a childhood under the loving shadow of overprotection to a lifetime of facing love and loss.
The Power of Reflection
Each chapter reads like a conversation with an old friend. Whether he’s telling about the silence between father and son or the healing power of a second chance at love, David writes not to impress, but to connect. His decades as a counselor provide deep insight into how we hold pain and love through imperfection.
A Memoir for the Heart and Soul
This is not just one man’s story. It’s a mirror for anyone who has ever longed to be understood or to make sense of family. A Dedicated Life reminds us that healing is not always loud and that even in brokenness, love still lives.
About the Book
Family, in All Its Forms
This memoir isn’t about perfect families. It’s about real ones. David writes openly about his parents, his children, his sister, and the chosen family who walked beside him when others stepped away.
Resilience on Every Page
With decades as a counselor, David brings wisdom to the page. Not just as a professional, but as someone who has lived the work.
The Music That Carried Him
From childhood sing-alongs to adult performances, music was more than a hobby. It was a lifeline. David found confidence and connection across generations.
A Love That Lasts
Meeting Karin changed everything. A Dedicated Life reminds us that it’s never too late to find the person who sees and supports your soul.
About the Author
David Alan Singer is a seasoned counselor, musician, and storyteller whose life has been shaped by a deep passion for human connection, creative expression, and personal transformation. With decades of experience in biofeedback, stress management, and counseling, he has helped countless individuals navigate their emotional landscapes. His journey has taken him from the classrooms of early special education to the stages of musical performance, from the fast-paced streets of New Jersey to a fulfilling life in suburban Atlanta.
Through his memoir, David reflects on a lifetime of relationships, struggles, and triumphs—exploring family complexities, love, and the pursuit of peace. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he continues to find joy in music, spontaneous conversations, and the profound beauty of everyday life.
Reviews
What Are Readers Saying
We take pride in our work and the relationships we build with our clients. Here’s what some of them have to say about their experience with David A. Singer
I realized a long time ago that everyone has an interesting life story, but in order to interest others, you've got to know which stories to tell and how to tell them. It's clear that Singer knows this. He's a therapist but he doesn't lecture or preach to the reader; instead he allows the reader to learn from his (Singer's) experiences. Or not, because although there are lessons here, it's also a story of an interesting life. He's refreshingly imperfect (especially for a therapist!) and endearingly forthcoming about his own occasional missteps. The book is an easy read because it's so well written. As someone who has taught English and history, one of the most praiseworthy comments I could give my my students' writings was to call them well crafted. To me, this meant that they hadn't settled for just any word, but searched until they discovered the perfect word or set of words to clearly, accurately, and interestingly convey their descriptions and ideas. This book is well crafted. I enjoyed the book and found it useful as a tool to ponder my own life.
In this book, Singer shares intimate and honest reflections about everything from his childhood, to his career, to his most meaningful relationships. His insight is informed by decades of professional and personal experiences. His is a very relatable story, with tales of self-doubt, personal growth, finding love, and navigating complex family relationships. Each chapter clearly illustrates how every stage of life, every triumph and disappointment, is shaped by human connection. Those connections define our lives, and can ultimately bring us the joy and fulfillment we are seeking. An enjoyable read that is sure to resonate, encourage, and inspire those looking for purpose and peace.
One of the first books that I've read cover to cover, in along time. David's writing is masterful, and he knows very well how to tell a story, inter weaving his special and unique experiences in reflections that are universal. He has a sensitivity in writing and communicating that is rare, especially in or culture today. He exposes his own flaws and foibles, with a generous spirit, relatable to so many ways of my life... and I dare to say in all our lives. This book is not to be missed.
Insightful and relatable biography detailing complicated family and life relationships.
I am enjoying this book. For me, it’s a candid glimpse of a time and a place that was more innocent, when family and friends mattered. My life has run a completely different course from the author’s, but I can still relate. In many senses, this is an “Everyman” book about the value of human interaction.
I felt like I was walking beside David through every chapter of his life. This book touched me in ways I didn’t expect.
This is the kind of book you want to gift to someone you love or someone who needs to feel loved.
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