THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A FINANCIAL TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

From the bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, a surprising and inspiring exploration of the healing power of music.

'Fascinating' OBSERVER
'Essential' WALL STREET JOURNAL
'Intriguing' GUARDIAN

We are only just beginning to appreciate the healing power of music on our minds and bodies.

Here, a neuroscientist and celebrated musician introduces a bold new paradigm for medical treatment. From explaining how 'rhythmic auditory stimulation' can fight multiple sclerosis, to examining why Tracy Chapman's songs might just help cure PTSD, Professor Daniel Levitin explores how each of us can use music to calm our thoughts, repair our memories and heal our deepest psychological wounds. The result is both a surprising tour through the science of music, and a joyful celebration of humanity's oldest obsession.

'Levitin presents a strong, evidence-based case for how music heals, alleviating pain, reducing anxiety and even aiding recovery from strokes or Parkinson's. It's a compelling blend of anecdote and rigorous science, revealing in detail how music harnesses the brain.' Books of the Year, FINANCIAL TIMES