// 18 true stories

Music as a
catalyst for
human transformation.

By Wes Geer & Constance Scharff, PhD

Eighteen true stories of people — veterans, trafficking survivors, musicians — who used music to overcome trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles.

A portion of proceeds supports Rock to Recovery's charitable services.

Cover of the book Rock to Recovery: Music as a Catalyst for Human Transformation by Wes Geer and Constance Scharff, PhDNonfiction Book Awards — Gold seal

// Praise

What they're saying.

These stories about the work Rock to Recovery does proves just how powerful music can be as a healing force.
Portrait of Jonathan Davis of Korn
Jonathan Davis
Korn
This book brings insight to how music really is the universal healer.
Portrait of Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down
Shavo Odadjian
System of a Down
Rock to Recovery…is both inspiring and instructive.
Portrait of recording artist Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc
Recording artist
This powerful and deeply moving book will save lives.
Portrait of Dr. Caroline Heldman
Dr. Caroline Heldman
Scholar & author
Page-turning stories from [a] revolutionary program.
Portrait of Dr. Allan Leslie Combs
Dr. Allan Leslie Combs
Author & researcher
Authors Constance Scharff and Wesley Geer are certainly onto something.
Portrait of journalist Judy Muller
Judy Muller
Emmy-winning journalist
There are few things that transform my darkest moments like music and the arts.
Brandon Lee
Emmy-winning journalist
Rock to Recovery shows the vibrancy and excitement that sobriety can rock!
Portrait of musician Acey Slade
Acey Slade
Musician
It's beautiful to witness Rock to Recovery help so many people improve.
Portrait of Erica Krusen of MusiCares
Erica Krusen
MusiCares
Rock to Recovery has a powerful heartbeat. When one heart tunes in, it can heal the other.
Portrait of Eden Sassoon
Eden Sassoon
Advocate
The devotion of Rock to Recovery is inspiring, and America's Airmen continue to thrive.
Official portrait of Maj Gen Christopher P. Azzano, U.S. Air Force
Maj Gen Chris Azzano
U.S. Air Force

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