Music was in every cell of Jessie George's small body. Her family probably hoped it would crowd out the cancer there as well, but that was not to be. Inspired by Jessie's Fund, created to support music therapy in children's hospices and other medical settings, these 11 essays by therapists, families and a patients, shows music therapy, interwoven into the supportive and loving atmosphere of a well-run children's hospice, contributes to the lives of patients and aids family members in surprising ways. The essays also include practical ways to start music therapy programs in medical settings with child patients, and ways to extend the benefits into the community. Jessie, no doubt, would approve. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)