To be honest, I have NO idea who Brandi Carlile is (though I suppose I could Google her), but the following brief story of her illness, coma, and recovery are pretty striking. As my friends from Atheist Nexus will tell you, I used to share Delancey Place stories back on Atheist Nexus here and there when I thought they were significant or interesting.  Per usual, I'll post a couple paragraphs her…