Review of The Maestro Monologue

[Ana-Maria Vintilă]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Maestro Monologue" by Rob White.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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The Maestro Monologue by Rob White is a spiritual self-help book. It focuses on making the reader listen to their inner self and fighting the ”intruder”. The ”maestro” is you who reads this book, the ”monologue” is the voice inside your head, and the ”intruder” represents your fears, self-doubt, and any other things that stand between you and your goals. Rob White explores various topics that are meant to help you build the confidence that is already in you. All the qualities you think you lack – creativity, self-consciousness, self-esteem – can be nurtured and developed. This process includes listening to your own thoughts and feelings while facing and confronting the elements that drag you down.

My favorite aspect of the book was the way it was organized. Even from the beginning I felt immersed in what the author had to say. I constantly wanted to see where the narrative was going. Also, I liked that he took his time exploring various concepts such as creativity, reinventing yourself, and discovering new parts of yourself. The first chapter for instance – ”The Setup” – introduces the reader to this narrative in a seamless and subtle way. It creates a scene (literally) where you can achieve your full potential.

My least favorite aspect of this book is the fact that I found it a bit far-fetched for what it was supposed to offer. At times, I had the feeling the author was trying too hard to make the reader believe what he says. Even when I tried to go along with a concept or idea, it felt like someone was trying to hypnotize me into doing what they said. It was like an overdose of positive thoughts thrown at the reader just for the sake of being there. Even though at times I struggled to follow the author's point, I still think this book is a good read. You can consider the ideas and concepts explored without overthinking the way they were delivered.

I give this book 3 out of 4 stars. I do not give this a full rating because of the problems I mentioned in the previous paragraph. Also, I did not find any editorial mistakes and so, I can say this book was professionally edited.

I would recommend this book to more open-minded people. If you are inclined to be more skeptical, I do not think this is the best self-help novel for you. In any case, it would not hurt to give it a try and discover what The Maestro Monologue has to offer.

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The Maestro Monologue
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