People in a coma seem to be on the brink of death. However, they do not simply vegetate in a state of unconsciousness; rather, they can and want to communicate, according to the experience of psychologist Arnold Mindell, who has been working psychotherapeutically with people in comas for many years. The groundbreaking message of his book is that these individuals can be reached, and their inner growth processes can be supported, making even an awakening from the coma possible. The author explains how this can be achieved through process-oriented communication, using case studies and exercises.