Andrew Schulman was a happily married professional guitarist when his doctor told him he had pancreatic cancer. After surgery, his body suddenly went into shock and he was put into a medically induced coma. After many attempts to save his life failed, his wife remembered the iPod Andrew had recently loaded with his favorite music. Within a few minutes of playing it, Andrew's vital signs stabilized and his body began to recover. After his amazing experience, Andrew began helping other critically ill patients by playing music for them. Waking the Spirit shares Andrew's astounding story and explores the fascinating history of music's healing qualities.

       A Reader Review by Carole Deily of Plano, Texas