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Gray Matter

By: David I. Levy MD, Joel Kilpatrick - contributor
Narrated by: Larry Wayne
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A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request.

Each chapter focuses on a specific case, opening with a detailed description of the patient's diagnosis and the procedure that will need to be performed, followed by the prayer request. From there, listeners follow as Dr. Levy performs the operation, and then we wait - right alongside Dr. Levy, the patients, and their families - to see the final results.

Dr. Levy's musings on what successful and unsuccessful surgical results imply about God, faith, and the power of prayer are honest and insightful. As we see him come to his ultimate conclusion that, no matter what the results of the procedure are, "God is good," we cannot help but be truly moved and inspired.

©2017 David I. Levy, MD (P)2017 Two Words Publishing LLC

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One to the best

This is most definately one of the best books regarding the realness of faith and having a relationship with God.

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Magnificent book

Hope to see more work of the author.

Larry Wayne did a great job narrating.

Fantastic book

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amazing

this book really shows how the power of praying will change every situation. doesn't mean everything will work like you want but all things work together for the good.

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Inspirational!

A very inspiring story. One to learn from. It gives good direction for our lives.

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Spiritual Awakening

The instant Spiritual Awakenings written about in this book truly inspire and display God’s power. It is a great book and was quite emotional as well life affirming.

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Great to see prayer in the medical field

Listening to how this surgeon navigated the obstacles of bringing prayer in the medical field and to his patients makes me want to ask my doctors to do it too. Great book.

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What an amazing doctor! God bless him.

This was a wonderful story. It's great to know that there are medical professionals that count on God as well as their talents to help people. I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Anyone struggling to stand up for their Christian beliefs should order this book.

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Very interesting

I enjoyed how he views how his work is part of God’s plan. The power of praying is amazing and I believe the past hurts can truly be an issue in your health. Great book

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Great book

Stories like this often inspire and keep me going in life. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Especially to anyone in or pursuing the medical field that they might consider treating the whole health and not just the physical.

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The power of prayer

A fascinating story of how faith in God and prayer changed not only the patient but also the doctor.

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Vulnerability

Thank you for the gift of your vulnerability! It is encouraging and a Blessing.

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