Revival: How a Tenor Lost His Voice But Found His Calling

From Juilliard to jumper cables; from wasting all the talent in the world to America's Got Talent, REVIVAL—The Donald Braswell Story—is a memoir about the "Texas Tenor" who lost his voice in a random accident, but finds his calling through faith—and a musical miracle.
Five years removed from his 1990 Juilliard graduation, Donald Braswell is set to be "the next Pavarotti." Braswell's successful career ends, however, not with a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall, but alone, lying in a dirty ditch.
Following the hit-and-run accident that steals his voice and future, the "Texas Tenor" struggles with depression and despair—until the night his daughter, Aria, is born. Understanding this new and immediate life change, Braswell fights to relearn how to speak and sing—and how to share this gift of second chances with others. When he auditions for America's Got Talent, his family, his faith, and his entire future hangs in the balance.

Praise for Revival

God never wastes a hurt, and His plan for us is far beyond what our human minds can imagine. In Koopmans' first book, he takes us along the personal journey of Donald Braswell, who in the midst of health challenges, found faith and strength in God. No matter what you're going through, you will be blessed and inspired by REVIVAL as you turn every page!
~ Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, founding pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Honolulu, HI

Revival—The Donald Braswell Story—proves that when all is lost, miracles can indeed happen through perseverance and faith in a higher power.
~ Matthew J. Pallamary, author of Spirit Matters and Land Without Evil

Revival is more than the story of one man's struggle to overcome—it's a testament to the power of God.
~ Alex J. Cavanaugh, Amazon Best Selling Author of Dragon of the Stars