Amanda Held Opelt
Amanda Held Opelt
author | speaker | songwriter
 

NEW! Holy Unhappiness available now.

Released: July 18, 2023

 
 
 

For licensing, booking, and speaking inquiries, email contact@amandaheldopelt.com

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A Hole in the World music album is now available, featuring six original songs by Amanda Held Opelt and other NC musicians

“Blending history with memoir...Opelt examines death rituals and reflects on her season of grief in this devastating debut…Poignant and erudite, this is not to be missed.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
 
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