It was the day the whole world changed. When he opened his eyes, for once some things began to make sense... In April of 2003, Howard Van Schaick had almost died. For him, life would never be the same. Given a second chance, he sought to understand why it was that he survived the experience, and what he was to do with the extra time he had been given. While exploring the biggest questions anyone can ask, he uncovered a condition which afflicted not only him, but a substantial portion of the population - the Flatline Syndrome. Drawing on his own experiences and lessons, Howard uses his health crisis as a metaphor for, and as a launching point for a discussion of, the Flatline Syndrome. By exploring the symptoms of the condition, the causes behind it, and the remedies he used to overcome it, Howard leads the reader from a place of emotional flatline towards living a life filled with dreams, possibility and fulfillment. "Reading this book is a must to lovingly jolt you back into the drivers seat of life and come out profoundly deepened." Satyen Raja, Trainer, Author, Chief Passion Igniter -- IgnitePassionNow.com "Howard's story is a map through the minefield of a true Hero's Journey... Through the stories of his trials and tests, he brings us the Elixir, his Magical Talisman, to light a path for others to follow when their world turns upside down." Corey Hale MA, PhD (abd) in Depth Psychology, Founder, Blue Blazes Training "A deeply touching and inspiring book that got me into action living my purpose, while serving others at a much deeper level." Darren Jacklin, Professional Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Business Coach & Best Selling Author "Told with authentic, heartfelt compassion, this story shows us that we are not alone in our challenges." Joseph Craig Palmer, Bullseye Theory Business/Life Coach