Preparing for Surgery

The mind-body connection in health and healing are hardly new topics in audiobooks. In fact, the field is littered with uninformed, unlicensed self-made experts of various camps trying to fill the public's need for help. When a label with a history of good material and production values like Sounds True releases a title, one can be fairly sure it's worth listening to. Here Dr. Rossman, while lacking in vocal technique and audio charm, conveys a satisfying amount of factual and anecdotal material. Though one can certainly prime the subconscious prior to surgery with the good doctor's help, more skilled and inspiring conveyors are out there. D.J.B. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine