Music is an art that allows us to relax and enjoy the moment, and Susan Montgomery has a motivating story to tell readers about the ukulele. She liked to play music and although she injured her left hand, it didn't discourage her from playing. Instead,...

Surrounded by God’s Blue Sky: Christian Affirmations for Chronic Pain by Susan Montgomery is a book of encouragement and healing. Having suffered from chronic pain since the early ‘70s, I found this book most delightful. The fact that it contains both affirmations and Scripture is...

Have you ever seen an ukulele? Or even heard one being played? It’s a rather unique instrument, a cross perhaps between a lute, a mandolin, and a guitar, not to mention any of the other uniquely folkish instruments used to accompany singers throughout the ages....

“Life sounds sweeter with music.” I love this opening line to Susan Montgomery’s Ukulele Practice Time. So very true! But sometimes making music isn’t as easy as we’d like it to be. We need to be patient, to persevere, and to practice, practice, practice. That’s...

A love of music allows people to achieve surprising things. Because of carpal tunnel in her left hand, Susan Montgomery needed music that she could play on the ukulele with only one hand. Finding any music of this type is difficult. However, she did not...

Surrounded by God's Painted Sky: Christian Affirmations to Start Your Day will help any reader who wishes to strengthen their faith and devotion to God. In an easy-to-follow format, Susan Montgomery organizes her daily Christian affirmations with scripture references that will guide the reader to...

As a child, I had a special friend who played the ukulele. Everywhere he went, he carried his ukulele and led groups of children and adults in a lively sing-song. When he moved to Yukon, he took his ukulele with him and he was given...

Riley's Time Travel Journey: Exploring Ukulele History is an engaging and educational children’s picture book by Susan Montgomery. We think of the ukulele as an instrument associated with Hawaiian music, but how did it get there and where did it come from? The history of...