Endorsements

This book is delightful and fascinating; an important addition to the literature of bells….As I thought of the book, suddenly, after 35 years of collecting bells and listening for them, it all made sense….As the Dawsons allow you to share in their journey, you will become inspired to embark on your own.

   Laura Murgia, American Bell  President 2007-2008   www.americanbell.org

Dawson pairs her images with essays that are part cultural history, part travelogue, and wholehearted tribute to the manifold facets of bells…. If bells are the voices of angels, Julie Dawson’s exquisite book gives them resonance on each and every page.

   Debra B Darvick, author of This Jewish Life, Stories of Discovery, Connection and Joy.
   Debralex1@sbcglobal.net     www.host-a-jewish-book-author.com

Julie Dawson has done an expert job in her beautiful new book on bells.  She has skillfully integrated her love of bells with her love of discovering how many cultures across the world use bells in their daily lives…

   James Verdin, President, The Verdin Company  www.verdin.com

…The bells formed a beautiful and diverse thread through the beauty and diversity of the plethora of cultures Peter and Julie have explored and experienced… Each bell evokes a story, told with passion and panache.

   Senator the Hon Dr Kay Patterson, Senator, Parliament of Australia (Juliette Low participant,
   Our Cabana, July 1963 – Julie Dawson, leader)

Julie’s delightful and oftentimes whimsical words share personal discoveries… Combined with beautiful photographs, Julie allows each reader the chance to sense the passion of each discovery vicariously through her travelogue…. This book is not only for handbell ringers and bell collectors, but for anyone wanting to be inspired by the true spirit of a bell.

   Susan Berry, owner, Handbell Services, Inc. Handbell Specialist :   musician, teacher, clinician,
   author, and arranger  www.handbellservices.com Artistic Director, Detroit Handbell
   Ensemble. www.detroithandbellensemble.org

As a photographer, I've always found it fascinating to explore the rituals and traditions of cultures during my travels. However, I never really thought about the role that bells had in providing a closer look into a place and its people.  From the melodic sound of ringing in churches to hospital wards to adornments around the necks of animals, Julie Dawson shares stories and photographs on the commonality of bells from an artist's perspective.  Different shapes, sizes, materials, historical and spiritual significance - Julie's passion and curiosity shines through in this informative travel record.

  Anne Cahill, Photographer