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Summary: Customer coming from a Music Background Review
Review: The idea of "understanding peace through music" is a wonderful concept that is not necessarily a new one. The Author is coming from a historical perspective including religious and political background information that- as a Music Person like myself- was helpful, as a lot was new information to me. The book is very informative for people coming from a similar perspective to mine, which is a general interest in Music and a desire to study historical links to music with activism. The book does not bring resolution or peace to warring countries, but is more of a theoretical mind expansion using historical facts.
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Summary: Inconsistent at times. Pretentious piece of poetic rambling
Review: This book was recommended by a colleague who convinced me to pre-order it. I was looking forward to reading about the potential for 'unity through music' in a most tumultuous region of the world that has seen decades of hatred and bloodshed. The author's claim that peace and unity between Israelis and Palestinians can be achieved through music seems a little far fetched, if not a little vague as to how exactly this can manifest itself. There is no doubt that the author is well versed in theological philosophies given his credentials. However, it would have been far more beneficial for the book (and reader) if he incorporated a more linear story line. This project appears to have started with the right intentions, but fell short of delivering a sound agenda to his theory. This book comprises of idealistic ramblings of an impassioned and pretentious philanthropist. More of an autobiography really than an academic study. I pray for peace in the Middle East just as much as the next person, and I admire Mr. Cohen's efforts in bringing this book together. But I had far greater expectations for this book, and I regret to say that I shall be returning it for a refund.
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