Review of Keys to Harmony
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Review of Keys to Harmony
[Following is a volunteer review of "Keys to Harmony" by Margalit Jakob.]
Everybody has their battles, right? For Margalit Jakob, this book is her raw and deeply personal dive into the fight against depression and how she clawed her way back to reclaim her creative spark. Margalit, a talented pianist and therapist, shares the experience of losing a key memory that left her unable to play the music she loved or chase the dreams that once lit her up. I could not begin to imagine how that must have been.
She speaks of the darkest moments of her life and the creative therapeutic tools she used to put herself together again. Margalit talks about healing but shows us what it looks like in real life. She investigates the power of visualization and creative expression not just as a means of survival but as one of thriving. Her line is clear: your dreams are not mere fantasies but rather maps to parts of yourself that you have not found.
Lexi’s story hit me right in the feels; it is such a powerful journey of rediscovering what lights your soul on fire. At the start, Lexi feels like someone who has shoved her love for dance way into the back of the closet, all thanks to years of self-doubt and listening to those nagging voices (both internal and external) saying, “Why bother?” But then, there is this incredible moment during a visualization exercise where she lets herself imagine dancing and choreographing again. And just like that, it is like the floodgates open, emotions, memories, and that spark she thought was long gone come rushing back.
Her story is all about breaking free from the weight of “What will people think?” and honestly, that is the kind of courage I think everyone needs in their lives and whatever they are doing. It is a reminder that believing in yourself and letting yourself dream big is half the battle, and I just love how much good of a job the author did. Keys to Harmony was well-edited and error-free.
Lexi’s story is incredible, no doubt about that, but the supporting cast could have really used a bit more love. Characters like Elisha and the therapists? They are interesting, but they feel like they are hovering in the background when they could shine so much brighter. Give them some backstory! Why not toss in a few chapters or sections from their perspectives? Imagine the depth that would add—getting a peek into their motivations, their struggles, and how they see Lexi’s journey. It would make the whole story feel richer and more connected, like we are watching this world come alive through all these intertwining lives; that is why I took away one star from my rating and gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. I feel like people who are interested in the journey of a musician, the challenges of performance anxiety, and the teaching of music would enjoy this book.
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Keys to Harmony
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Everybody has their battles, right? For Margalit Jakob, this book is her raw and deeply personal dive into the fight against depression and how she clawed her way back to reclaim her creative spark. Margalit, a talented pianist and therapist, shares the experience of losing a key memory that left her unable to play the music she loved or chase the dreams that once lit her up. I could not begin to imagine how that must have been.
She speaks of the darkest moments of her life and the creative therapeutic tools she used to put herself together again. Margalit talks about healing but shows us what it looks like in real life. She investigates the power of visualization and creative expression not just as a means of survival but as one of thriving. Her line is clear: your dreams are not mere fantasies but rather maps to parts of yourself that you have not found.
Lexi’s story hit me right in the feels; it is such a powerful journey of rediscovering what lights your soul on fire. At the start, Lexi feels like someone who has shoved her love for dance way into the back of the closet, all thanks to years of self-doubt and listening to those nagging voices (both internal and external) saying, “Why bother?” But then, there is this incredible moment during a visualization exercise where she lets herself imagine dancing and choreographing again. And just like that, it is like the floodgates open, emotions, memories, and that spark she thought was long gone come rushing back.
Her story is all about breaking free from the weight of “What will people think?” and honestly, that is the kind of courage I think everyone needs in their lives and whatever they are doing. It is a reminder that believing in yourself and letting yourself dream big is half the battle, and I just love how much good of a job the author did. Keys to Harmony was well-edited and error-free.
Lexi’s story is incredible, no doubt about that, but the supporting cast could have really used a bit more love. Characters like Elisha and the therapists? They are interesting, but they feel like they are hovering in the background when they could shine so much brighter. Give them some backstory! Why not toss in a few chapters or sections from their perspectives? Imagine the depth that would add—getting a peek into their motivations, their struggles, and how they see Lexi’s journey. It would make the whole story feel richer and more connected, like we are watching this world come alive through all these intertwining lives; that is why I took away one star from my rating and gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. I feel like people who are interested in the journey of a musician, the challenges of performance anxiety, and the teaching of music would enjoy this book.
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Keys to Harmony
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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