Debra Cohen is a singer, songwriter, and seeker whose life has been shaped by music, miracles, and the relentless pursuit of truth. From Boston’s New Wave stage lights to studying The Bible in Jerusalem, to quiet moments in Egyptian chapels, her journey carries the imprint of heartbreak, healing, and divine intervention. A survivor with a prophetic ear and a storyteller’s soul, Debra weaves faith, trauma, and transformation into every book she writes. "The Sand Garden by the Sea" supports literacy through storytelling, reinforces emotional awareness and empathy, and can adapt for Jewish, Christian, interfaith, and secular educational settings.
Debra Cohen is a singer, songwriter, and seeker whose life has been shaped by music, miracles, and the relentless pursuit of truth. From Boston’s New Wave stage lights to studying The Bible in Jerusalem, to quiet moments in Egyptian chapels, her journey carries the imprint of heartbreak, healing, and divine intervention. A survivor with a prophetic ear and a storyteller’s soul, Debra weaves faith, trauma, and transformation into every book she...
Sects, Drugs, & Rock n Roll is a fearless, pulse-pounding memoir of a woman who chased music, love, and God across decades-discovering that every detour, heartbreak, and miracle was shaping her into who she was meant to become. Born in 1954, Debra J. Cohen came of age with the rise of television, the explosion of New Wave music, and a...
The Sand Garden by the Sea is a powerful blend of history, faith, and storytelling that invites readers to walk through Israel’s past and present with new eyes. Author Debra Cohen weaves together personal reflection, Jewish tradition, and the struggles and hopes of the modern Middle East, creating a narrative that is both heartfelt and deeply...
Young American Jews: I Want to Hear From You I am writing a book, "What Is a Jew?" and would like to hear directly from young American Jews about their relationship with Israel. Recent reporting has raised questions about whether younger American Jews view Israel differently from previous generations. Rather than assuming how you feel, I want to ask you. Do you personally think of Israel as your homeland, even though you live in America?
Yes, Israel is my homeland. Yes, I consider both Israel and...
The Sand Garden by the Sea is a children's book based on a true story in Gaza before 2005 when the land was inhabited by the Jewish peoples. This is a story about the sacrifice...
