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“Put Your Dress Down and Sing is everything you want in a memoir. It's the riveting journey of a woman whose talent and perseverance have overcome every setback with strength, humor, and resilience.” 

Gloria Loring, former actress & singer Days of Our Lives

“A gripping memoir that weaves together an extraordinary journey of resilience, artistry, and deep personal sacrifice. Darlene’s story is not just about fame, but about the moments that define us. It’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the bonds of service and sacrifice, and the unexpected ways that the power of music can shape our lives.”

Colonel Andy DeRosa, USAF (ret) Bronze Star, OIF and OEF Veteran

“Reading Darlene’s book is like hearing her sing: pitch perfect, full and rich, and faultless the first time through. For fifty years she has filled the world with music, and now we can all go along her journey with her, without fear, fail, or flaw.”

Don Davis, The Matrix, Emmy-winning composer

“A unique career, a unique voice. It’s a fun, inspiring journey. I guarantee you will enjoy her life almost as much as she does.”

Ken Levine, Emmy-winning director, TV writer/producer, MASH, Cheers, Frasier, The Simpsons

“Put Your Dress Down and Sing is powerful, honest, and triumphant. It encourages anyone who has ever felt silenced or diminished to reclaim their voice. Darlene’s life is a reminder that courage grows in the most unlikely places, and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is exactly what she learned to do: sing.”

Ricky Kej, 3X Grammy Winner, U.N. Goodwill Ambassador

“Darlene Koldenhoven's book is such fun! What a remarkable life this amazing lady has led. A musical prodigy who seems to have performed with practically every musical icon in show business. Her clarity and heartfelt wisdom shine through the extraordinary episodes of her life, both the ups and downs, in a career that spans decades, continents, genres, plus her journey into the world of New Age music and sound healing! Reading Put Your Dress Down and Sing is such an enjoyable experience that it is difficult to put down once you've begun. A genuinely entertaining read. We highly recommend it.”