"deeply moving" . . . "captures the imagination" . . . "timeless and generational" . . . "alluring and delightful" . . . "a pleasingly wholesome fable" . . .
"deeply moving" . . . "captures the imagination" . . . "timeless and generational" . . . "alluring and delightful" . . . "a pleasingly wholesome fable" . . .
SONGFISH
a Fable of Dreams
“As the wind expands the sail, so too is life propelled by dreams.”
“As a fish released at sea, so too a dream let go keeps growing for another day’s bounty.”
story by
Richard Adoradio
illustrated by
Sabine Heusler-Schick
edited by
Catherine Oliverio
Songfish a Fable of Dreams is a must read for anyone pursuing a career in the arts. Using the analogy of fishing, this story captures the importance of creativity and artistic expression, as well as the value of the contrasting life paths of those around us.
“I listened to the book once again, just to glean all that I could. I was in tears several times. The lessons I am learning here are rich and ever-unfolding”
— Barbara K.
“Songfish will inspire a whole new generation of music lovers. I enjoy the way I feel every time I listen to the stories and I am deeply moved by each song.”
— Michael L.
Book Reviews
Jeanne Brovelli
M.A. Human Development, Life Coach & Artist
"Songfish is a beautiful and inspiring story which captures the imagination of anyone listening. Timeless and generational, with themes of dreams being born, dreams shared with others, and dreams passed on, all weave their way throughout this endearing fable. The old world backdrop charmingly speaks to present day life lessons as well, through the experiences of the Dreamfisher and his banker and barber sons. This fable is a reminder that riches are not all about money, dreams can be more fully achieved with the help of others, and the beauty and peace that can sometimes come with letting go. I will use this fable often in my coaching practice. The insights are so accessible and the songs are both alluring and delightful."
Emily Kritzer
Director of Musical Theater
“Songfish is an inviting story of one man’s dreams and how they lead him to create a life of harmony and a legacy of love. The author masterfully reveals a new vantage point wrapped in the warm patina of an old-world classic. His charming melodies and elegant narrative feel at once timeless and up-to-date, faraway yet familiar. This pleasingly wholesome fable encourages young people of all ages to not only follow their dreams, but allow those dreams to ebb and flow like the ocean tides, forever evolving and expanding into fresh forms and throughout new generations. It is a story of connection and hope that rings true within the realm of the heart.”
about Richard
As a performing songwriter, musician, entertainer and spoken word artist, Richard is continually finding ways to enhance the world around him. Getting to the core of our human experience and touching on what remains most meaningful is at the essence of all his endeavors. His original music album, Most of Time (2021) chronicles his journey from dogma to dharma. The musical story album, Songfish (2024) is his legacy project.