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Review of Keys to Harmony
[Following is a volunteer review of "Keys to Harmony" by Margalit Jakob.]
Keys to Harmony by Margalit Jakob is the first book I've read this year that I feel I really needed, especially since I'm considering going into art. In this book, Margalit beautifully shares her battle with depression: from the instigator—her terrible audition at the Rubin Academy of Music, the stinging words of Pogromski, and her different efforts to find happiness in life—marrying Elisha, moving to America to study at Lesley College for a master's in Intermodal Expressive Therapy, and meeting therapists like Avital.
Then there was the psychiatrist, Dr. Gold, who gently opened the door to her fears and gradually helped bring her life back, allowing her to express her inborn creativity and to play the piano joyfully again. The song competition, home concert, and many more events followed her effort to achieve all she sought, as she finally found meaning to live again after years of feeling suicidal and seeing no purpose in life or in playing the piano, her most cherished instrument. She kept living for her husband, children, and parents. The part where she found the inspiration to write and give therapy to others was also beautifully included in this stuffed and touching memoir.
I liked several features of this book, starting with how warm and attractive Israel is presented. I enjoyed how some of the local activities were described, like Purim, which is similar to Halloween. My favorite section of the book was "I Can," where she hammers on all the reasons she has to write. I found it really inspiring and confidence-boosting for my future in art because I can, and people need to see my unique creativity. It's also very important how she stated the false look people have on what depression is—that it's easy to come out of and that depressed people choose not to. In reality, it's not easy to snap out of it.
I don’t think I have any dislikes regarding this book; it’s amazing. The editing, fluency, and writing style are also amazing compared to many books I've read. I noticed very few errors, which shows that the book was professionally edited. These are just meager parts shared here by me to show you, readers, the benefits you stand to gain from reading this book and how the author really, genuinely connects with you. Reading this will actually open your mind to how you react to shortcomings as a whole, and how you can connect with these types of people as a therapist yourself, which is a vital message in this self-help memoir. So in essence, I have written nothing here, and the many who have read this would agree with me.
As a book I really connected with, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I believe I've backed my rating with all the reasons above. This is a book recommended for people who have scars preventing them from going forward to achieve their dreams, people who think therapy isn't working for them, and lastly, anyone who loves a good read!
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Keys to Harmony
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Keys to Harmony by Margalit Jakob is the first book I've read this year that I feel I really needed, especially since I'm considering going into art. In this book, Margalit beautifully shares her battle with depression: from the instigator—her terrible audition at the Rubin Academy of Music, the stinging words of Pogromski, and her different efforts to find happiness in life—marrying Elisha, moving to America to study at Lesley College for a master's in Intermodal Expressive Therapy, and meeting therapists like Avital.
Then there was the psychiatrist, Dr. Gold, who gently opened the door to her fears and gradually helped bring her life back, allowing her to express her inborn creativity and to play the piano joyfully again. The song competition, home concert, and many more events followed her effort to achieve all she sought, as she finally found meaning to live again after years of feeling suicidal and seeing no purpose in life or in playing the piano, her most cherished instrument. She kept living for her husband, children, and parents. The part where she found the inspiration to write and give therapy to others was also beautifully included in this stuffed and touching memoir.
I liked several features of this book, starting with how warm and attractive Israel is presented. I enjoyed how some of the local activities were described, like Purim, which is similar to Halloween. My favorite section of the book was "I Can," where she hammers on all the reasons she has to write. I found it really inspiring and confidence-boosting for my future in art because I can, and people need to see my unique creativity. It's also very important how she stated the false look people have on what depression is—that it's easy to come out of and that depressed people choose not to. In reality, it's not easy to snap out of it.
I don’t think I have any dislikes regarding this book; it’s amazing. The editing, fluency, and writing style are also amazing compared to many books I've read. I noticed very few errors, which shows that the book was professionally edited. These are just meager parts shared here by me to show you, readers, the benefits you stand to gain from reading this book and how the author really, genuinely connects with you. Reading this will actually open your mind to how you react to shortcomings as a whole, and how you can connect with these types of people as a therapist yourself, which is a vital message in this self-help memoir. So in essence, I have written nothing here, and the many who have read this would agree with me.
As a book I really connected with, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I believe I've backed my rating with all the reasons above. This is a book recommended for people who have scars preventing them from going forward to achieve their dreams, people who think therapy isn't working for them, and lastly, anyone who loves a good read!
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Keys to Harmony
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