Review of The Maestro Monologue
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Review of The Maestro Monologue
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Maestro Monologue" by Rob White.]
The Maestro Monologue by Rob White is an inspirational, engaging, and an excellent guide to self-improvement. It speaks aloud of the fundamental principle that we are the makers of our destiny. It speaks about the ‘intruder’ within us, who hides under illusions splendidly fitting into the social surrounding of our likes and dislikes, presumptions, and a deep conditioned environment, and that we have accepted to be the right.
The author has sectioned the book under four major divisions, each division with separate segmented chapters detailing in-depth narration.
The first of the division begins with “I am” — an understanding of who we truly are. There’s rhyme, rhythm, and measured repetition in the words and that sinks deeper into our consciousness, replacing it with the wrong perception about ourselves and how to overcome it all unscathed. The author had my complete attention. He writes, “You are not creating new virtues from scratch but redeeming them from your unused batch”. The second talks about the ‘intruder’ or the ‘other’ who sits within you along with the real you but is not you. In this segment, the chapters ‘No’ and ‘Woe’ - the toxic two, as the author calls them, are my favorite. These chapters were especially amusing to me as I could relate to and laugh at myself for the en-number of ‘No’ and ‘Woe’ that have played in my life. It is I believe something that comes in the life of every human being. The author has well-used the quotes from Ravindra Nath Tagore, Norman Cousins, William Arnot, William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Socrates, and Lou-Tzu.
The third part of the division talks about ‘happiness’, the one we get when we find our Self-expression. Because progress after all means a series of doubts followed by a series of attempts to resolve them. The power of ‘I’ as a Maestro. I loved the example of an osprey that the author used. Quoting from the book, “An osprey embryo instinctively knows her destiny is to crack free of her shell of darkness to get to the bright sunlight. When the hatchling pokes her head from the shell, an incredible new world is immediately available to her.” In the process of knowing our Self, we derive a particular satisfaction, a kind of happiness and splendor.
The conclusion, a quick and final wrap-up of the book with the fourth part, is ‘Thy kingdom come’. Here the ‘I’ is the Maestro ready to enjoy the fruits of life. My favorite quote from this portion of the book is, “If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” Thomas A. Edison. Change the recurring habits and opinions, make way for refined positive thoughts, ask the right questions, aspire for higher, and then watch the magic bloom within.
An apt title, The Maestro Monologue, has struck all the right cords and notes. An exquisitely written, edited, and thought-provoking book has great quotes and real-life stories, including the author’s own. I liked the way the book is formatted and with no grammatical errors. The format of the book helps you to write personal notes as you go through the tasks with simple instructions.
What I did not like, or rather felt the author could have avoided, were his repetitive musings. (Here, I don’t mean the rhyming couplets). Once the expression was clear, the points needn’t be elaborated. Also, because I’ve read many self-help books and while reading, I knew the direction the author was taking me to. But as a first-timer, this book will take the reader to great heights. In fact, I have made several notes for my teenage daughter. A well-expressed book, it reflects on my own life, and the decisions I’ve made that I could’ve changed. I, without a doubt, will recommend this to her as her first self-help book. The persistent theme is to awaken our unlocked potential.
I confidently rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. A humbly written, worthwhile read, this book is indispensable for all those who wish to see the true essence of themselves. I would especially recommend it to the teenagers, ready and committed to change. This book focuses on the light in the darkest tunnel.
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The Maestro Monologue
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
The Maestro Monologue by Rob White is an inspirational, engaging, and an excellent guide to self-improvement. It speaks aloud of the fundamental principle that we are the makers of our destiny. It speaks about the ‘intruder’ within us, who hides under illusions splendidly fitting into the social surrounding of our likes and dislikes, presumptions, and a deep conditioned environment, and that we have accepted to be the right.
The author has sectioned the book under four major divisions, each division with separate segmented chapters detailing in-depth narration.
The first of the division begins with “I am” — an understanding of who we truly are. There’s rhyme, rhythm, and measured repetition in the words and that sinks deeper into our consciousness, replacing it with the wrong perception about ourselves and how to overcome it all unscathed. The author had my complete attention. He writes, “You are not creating new virtues from scratch but redeeming them from your unused batch”. The second talks about the ‘intruder’ or the ‘other’ who sits within you along with the real you but is not you. In this segment, the chapters ‘No’ and ‘Woe’ - the toxic two, as the author calls them, are my favorite. These chapters were especially amusing to me as I could relate to and laugh at myself for the en-number of ‘No’ and ‘Woe’ that have played in my life. It is I believe something that comes in the life of every human being. The author has well-used the quotes from Ravindra Nath Tagore, Norman Cousins, William Arnot, William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Socrates, and Lou-Tzu.
The third part of the division talks about ‘happiness’, the one we get when we find our Self-expression. Because progress after all means a series of doubts followed by a series of attempts to resolve them. The power of ‘I’ as a Maestro. I loved the example of an osprey that the author used. Quoting from the book, “An osprey embryo instinctively knows her destiny is to crack free of her shell of darkness to get to the bright sunlight. When the hatchling pokes her head from the shell, an incredible new world is immediately available to her.” In the process of knowing our Self, we derive a particular satisfaction, a kind of happiness and splendor.
The conclusion, a quick and final wrap-up of the book with the fourth part, is ‘Thy kingdom come’. Here the ‘I’ is the Maestro ready to enjoy the fruits of life. My favorite quote from this portion of the book is, “If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” Thomas A. Edison. Change the recurring habits and opinions, make way for refined positive thoughts, ask the right questions, aspire for higher, and then watch the magic bloom within.
An apt title, The Maestro Monologue, has struck all the right cords and notes. An exquisitely written, edited, and thought-provoking book has great quotes and real-life stories, including the author’s own. I liked the way the book is formatted and with no grammatical errors. The format of the book helps you to write personal notes as you go through the tasks with simple instructions.
What I did not like, or rather felt the author could have avoided, were his repetitive musings. (Here, I don’t mean the rhyming couplets). Once the expression was clear, the points needn’t be elaborated. Also, because I’ve read many self-help books and while reading, I knew the direction the author was taking me to. But as a first-timer, this book will take the reader to great heights. In fact, I have made several notes for my teenage daughter. A well-expressed book, it reflects on my own life, and the decisions I’ve made that I could’ve changed. I, without a doubt, will recommend this to her as her first self-help book. The persistent theme is to awaken our unlocked potential.
I confidently rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. A humbly written, worthwhile read, this book is indispensable for all those who wish to see the true essence of themselves. I would especially recommend it to the teenagers, ready and committed to change. This book focuses on the light in the darkest tunnel.
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The Maestro Monologue
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: The Maestro Monologue by Rob White
