David Friedman: Stories of My Life — Available June 2

Library Tales Publishing is proud to present David Friedman: Stories of My Life — a memoir from one of Broadway's most beloved composer-conductors, arriving June 2, 2026.

A Life Worth a Thousand Stories

For decades, David Friedman has moved audiences to tears and laughter through his songs of hope, healing, and humor. You know his work: "We Can Be Kind," Beauty and the Beast, recordings with Diana Ross, Barry Manilow, and Nancy LaMott. Now, in nearly a thousand personal stories, he pulls back the curtain on a life that spans Broadway stages, Disney film studios, Hollywood recording booths, and the spiritual healing communities he's built across the country.

"Candid, funny, deeply moving, and utterly human. The stories of someone who has been in every room worth being in — and has the perspective to tell you what really happened."

Stories of My Life is exactly what the title promises — tales of family, fame, heartbreak, absurdity, and grace from one of the most remarkable careers in American entertainment.

Available June 2 — The Opening of Pride Month

David Friedman: Stories of My Life arrives June 2, 2026, the opening days of Pride Month — a fitting moment for a memoir from one of Broadway's most beloved and enduring LGBTQ+ voices.

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Paperback $19.99 · Hardcover $29.99 · 448 pages · Distributed by Simon & Schuster