A unique and utterly beautiful exploration of the varied roles of lullabies across time and cultures. Introduced by an essay grounded in extensive research, Melanie Weldon-Soiset reveals that lullabies are not only soothing songs, but also lament, blessing, secret confession, and naming of the way things are. Lullabies speak to a culture's dreams and fears. Diverse in form and topic, these adult lullabies invite the benevolence of safe slumber that is grounded in social justice.
