Darlene Koldenhoven: Put Your Dress Down and Sing
After reading Put Your Dress Down and Sing: A Memoir by Darlene Koldenhoven, you will never find a reason to complain about your life again. After reading her absorbing, prolific account of her life from childhood to adulthood, you will understand why.
This is a book about one of the most resilient and courageous women you will ever meet. With the intestinal fortitude of Genghis Khan and the ability to overcome any obstacle like Rasputin, this woman has blazed a path to personal success that would inspire anyone to read about it.
Reading about a music career is always colorful and full of characters; however, there is so much more to her story than you could possibly imagine.
From a dysfunctional family of devout Dutch Calvinists to abusive husbands, rape, disrespectful and disgusting people in positions of power, a multitude of health issues, the hypocrisy and politics of the church, this woman rejected it all, then pushed forward to create a life that was of her own design.
Rejecting the status quo of a man’s world and the prevailing attitudes and a music industry stuck in a seemingly unbreakable mold, Darlene took control and created her own path. Her intelligence, drive, immense and diverse musical talents, to name a few things, brought her respect from an entire industry and worldwide recognition as a musician, vocalist, arranger, composer, healing specialist, well, the list continues to grow to this day.
There have not been many books I have read over a few days that I could not put down; now this one has made that short list.
Put Your Dress Down and Sing: A Memoir by Darlene Koldenhoven is more than just a story, it's a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit. Whether or not you are a music fan, this book will move you, challenge you, and remind you of your own potential. For anyone searching for hope, courage, or a true example of leadership—especially women seeking inspiration—Darlene’s journey lights the way forward.
NAMR Review Founder
April 3, 2026
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