Book excerpt: Sounds of Freedom: Reflections about the Liberating Vibrations of Everyday Life describes the ways that music, sound, vibration, and energy give us life and also provide the power to heal. The reflections cover a wide range of human experience, from expanding consciousness to dementia. Its verses may help in times of personal crisis and support living in harmony with the music of the spheres. “Always and especially now, Fred Brancato’s words resonate with wisdom and love! Fragile and strong! Brave and encouraging.” – Patricia Reis, author of Unsettled, a novel of historical fiction “This exquisite poem, a long necklace of pearls, of jewels, each a portal into an indeterminate space of exquisite form and mystery. Delicate, potent, vibrant and quietly thrilling, this is a work of brilliancy to be sipped and savored.” – Leah Chyten, author of Light Radiance Splendor and Soul of the Mountain