Lily Isaacs - You Dont Cry Out Loud: The Lily Isaacs Story

Praise for You Don't Cry Out Loud

Lily Isaacs book is one of the most incredible stories that I have ever read, and everyone now has an opportunity to share in this magnificent journey and testimony. From roots embedded in the ashes of the Holocaust to a triumphant life of music, Lily has lived a life of trials like no other and her unending faith in Jesus Christ has brought her through to unimaginable blessings.... and victories! Yes, I do LOVE the Isaacs. They are the finest singing group I have ever heard, and I just adore LILY! She is a constant blessing to ALL who are fortunate enough to know her. You Don't Cry Out Loud is an amazingly well-written story of one very special life.... Be prepared.... You will never read another book quite like this one! It just might change your life!

Joseph S Bonsall, 40-year member of the

Oak Ridge Boys and author of GI Joe and Lillie

If ever there was a story that has all the elements, it is Lily Isaac's story: the Holocaust, ill-fated love, alcoholism, teenage angst, urban ethnic ghetto life, Greenwich Village folk-music scene in the sixties. It is the stuff of which movies are made. Amazingly, it is all the true-life story of the smooth-singing gospel-bluegrass matriarch who, with her three children, has endeared herself to audiences around the world. Lily's memoir will break your heart, make you laugh, inspire your soul. And it will explain why she looks so adoringly at her grandchildren, treasures every friendship, and savors every day she has to live.

Gloria Gaither

How did a Jewish girl from the Bronx, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, become a groundbreaking presence in gospel music? Lily Isaacs' story is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. She holds nothing back as she reveals the laughter and tears, joys and sorrows of a journey that could have only been accomplished with the guidance of the loving hand of an almighty God. You Don't Cry Out Loud lets us know that every challenge can be overcome; every trial will yield to persistent faith; every foreboding valley will give way to the sunlit upland of a brighter tomorrow. You will be inspired, challenged, energized, and changed as she shares her life with you.

Pastor Rod Parsley

We've known Lily Isaacs and her talented musical family, the Isaacs, for many years. We knew that Lily's parents were survivors of the Holocaust. And we have seen Lily face several personal trials (including breast cancer) with dignity, courage, and great faith. We did not know, however, what a wonderfully gifted writer she is! In her autobiography, You Don't Cry Out Loud , Lily pulled us into the story in a way that was totally captivating and very moving. Her life story is a testament to the love and mercy of GOD and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were inspired and encouraged, and we know you will be too!

Sharon White and Ricky Skaggs

A story that people of all faiths, all walks of life, will enjoy! So inspiring and so uplifting it will transform hearts. Anyone can see how God works in people's lives through this amazing story I just couldn't put down! We live in a world that is filled with immorality and godlessness... this is a book that is filled with hope to lift you out of that darkness. I love and admire the Isaacs, and this is a book you'll want to carry with you so that when you feel down or hopeless, reading it will lift your heart again!

Terry Bradshaw, television sports analyst,

NFL Hall of Fame member

"Mama" Isaacs is my dear, sweet friend. I always sit with her backstage at the Gaither Gatherings. I always knock on the Isaacs' bus door at concerts, just hoping "Mama" is there. She is a very special spirit. She passed down her "talent DNA" to Becky, Sonya, and Benjie, her three incredibly talented kids. She always has a word of hope and good cheer. She is a mensch. (Google it, Christians.) And now she has written a book. She emailed a few pages to me and asked if I would say a few things about it. Well, here's what I have to say about You Don't Cry Out Loud I can't wait for my autographed copy to arrive. I only had to read the first few pages in the email to know that she is a real wordsmith and a great storyteller... and she has a great story to tell. Speaking of stories, here's my story and I'm stickin' to it... I LOVE MAMA ISAACS!! After you read You Don't Cry Out Loud , you will love her too. KEEP THE FAITH,

Larry Gatlin

P. S. Oops... almost forgot... she makes a mean fried bologna sandwich.

First printing: May 2014

Sixth printing: March 2022

Copyright 2014 by Lily Isaacs. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in articles and reviews. For information write:

New Leaf Press, P.O. Box 726, Green Forest, AR 72638

New Leaf Press is a division of the New Leaf Publishing Group, Inc.

ISBN: 978-0-89221-724-3

ISBN: 978-1-61458-408-7 (digital)

Library of Con gress Number: 2014938158

Cover by Diana Bogardus

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my family who never survived WWII My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who were killed before I ever had a chance to know them. I love you all.

To all the Holocaust victims who died or are still alive and still carry the scars of that nightmare.

To my dear father Oscar Fishman, who died in 1978 Daddy, I will always love you. I'm so sorry I didn't understand your pain. I was young and self-absorbed in my own life's drama. I miss you always.

To my mother, a fighter till the end. Even with dementia you still had more energy and "chutzpah" than anyone I know! Mom, I will always love you very much and respect the decisions and sacrifices you made in your life to give Hy and me a better life.

To my brother, Hy... my baby brother We've been through so much together throughout our lives. I'm proud of the man you are today. You are an amazing husband, father, and soon-to-be grandpa! I love you.

To my wonderful children Ben, Sonya, and Becky You three are my life! I admire and respect you. I am the most blessed mother in the world. Your talents are endless, and you have all become amazing human beings. I also want to thank Mindy (my daughter-in-law) and John and Jimmy (my sons-in-law) for being a part of my life. I couldn't ask for better spouses for my children, and you all have given me the joys of being a grandmother to some beautiful grandbabies! I couldn't ask for a more loving family. You have "loved me through the hardest times of my life." We've shared tears and laughter and worshiped God together. We've traveled many thousands of miles together, and you are MY ROCKS! I can't imagine life without any of you. Sonya, thank you for helping finish my book you are a talented writer.

To my grandchildren, Levi, Jacob, Madeleine, Cameron, Kyra, Jakobi, and Ayden you are truly a gift to me, and I am so proud of all of you. I love you.

To Joe although we have been divorced for many years now, I'm grateful for the years we've had together. I probably would have never found the Lord if we hadn't met in NYC. And we wouldn't have had our three children that we both adore. We have shared many hard times and good times. Thanks for being a friend to my parents and Hy and for being a good father to our children. Thank you for sharing your family with me all these years. The Isaacs family are wonderful people, and I've been blessed to be a part of them all!