One of the world's most renowned heart surgeons and ten of his patients tell how they faced life-threatening circumstances and came away with an enhanced spiritual vision of life and happiness. From the millionaire executive who attempted suicide, to the Kentucky schoolgirl who was raped on her first date, to the African American nurse who became a civil rights activist in the face of racial discrimination, these stories will touch and inspire readers. Here is what matters most in life and how to find it.