[Hornlist] History of music

[Karon Ismari]

Hello all. I have a friend who, due to various sad reasons, has actively 
avoided music most of her life. She is now 64 and through our friendship 
she is starting to awaken to the joys of music. Not playing, just 
listening. Can anyone recommend a book (books) that would help her 
understand the whys and wherefores of music? I guess something like the 
history of music written for a non musician is what I'm after. Also, 
something included about how listening to music affects emotions. The book 
(books) should be on an intellectual level but not too clinical.  Small 
order, I know!  Thank you in advance for any on list and/or private 
answers.  Karon Ismari
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