"UPBEAT : The Story of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq" by Paul MacAlindin

Powerful in its flowing narrative, poignant in the story it has to relate, Paul MacAlindin has created a memorable document of the young Iraqi musicians who give hope to all of us in the throes of war, brutality and change. “Upbeat” is the foreshadowing of a world faced with uncertainty rattling even the foundations of democracy. The life of this book is a thoughtful and genuine gift of friendship to those who need hope in our ever-changing world.

Bravo, Maestro MacAlindin for your wisdom, courage and prophetic voice.