{"product_id":"from-music-to-medicine","title":"From Music to Medicine","description":"I was going to be a rockstar. It was my dream to tour the world, promoting platinum records at sold out stadiums in front of thousands of screaming fans.\n\nBut while chasing that dream, I encountered a series of life-changing events that I could not ignore, and an improbable new dream emerged… medicine.\n\nSo, I put down my drumsticks and grabbed a stethoscope to begin the unlikeliest of pursuits—completing a physician assistant degree, one of the most rigorous medical programs in the country.\n\nArmed with a microcassette recorder, I was determined to capture a comprehensive account of my training and most personal moments. These audio journals would chronicle how I learned to help and heal others, while struggling to hold on to my sense of self—and sanity.\n\n* * *\n\nPraise for From Music to Medicine:\n\n\"Heartfelt, vulnerable, and accurate . . . a must read for anyone contemplating a career in healthcare.\"\n- P. Levesque, CSM, US Army (retired)\n\n\"This book is everything I wanted to know while I considered entering the medical field. Shawn tells his emotional and powerful story as though you are sitting alongside him.\"\n- C. Labonte, EMT, Medical Microbiologist\n\n\"The credible and engrossing narrative as he endures his rotations is what makes this memoir shine.\"\n- J. Abbott, Licensing Examiner\n\n\"Only pages apart, some of his scenes left me shocked, while others had me laughing or crying.\"\n-J. Velevis, Business Development Representative\n\n\"Encountering the extremes of human nature, Roussin colorfully paints stories of his frustrations, triumphs, insecurities, and self-preservation tactics that can be applied to anyone’s personal or professional development.\"\n- D. Davis, Quality Manager (retired)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0F4K8JCTB\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0F4K8JCTB.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Roussin, Shawn A.|Roussin, Cecelia B.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698335223869,"sku":"BVV.B0F4K8JCTB.G","price":18.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0F4K8JCTB-0.jpg?v=1762636644","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/from-music-to-medicine","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}