“Proscriptive how-to advice ranges over a wide number of subjects (e.g.; sex; band photos; etc.) and can be seen both as skewering the cultural idolatry associated with rock and as genuine counsel. Verdict: Svenoniusrsquo;s sociopolitical analysis of rock and roll is intellectually interesting; as when he posits that the genre was ‘brought about by the industrial revolution; the harnessing of electricity; and the miscegenation of various poor; exploited; and indentured cultures in the USA.rsquo;rdquo;--Library Journal
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Truly transformational!By EvanBetsy has been a teacher of mine for four years now; and the work we have done together has tremendously bettered my life and my work as an actor. The concepts and techniques outlined in this book; and in her classes; serve (and will continue to serve) as the fulcrum of everything I do. While performing artists are fortunately blessed with an easier accessibility to this kind of work; all people in all occupations can benefit immensely from reading this book and experiencing the Alexander technique. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to significantly improve their lifestyle; relationships; work; and general happiness... there really is no limit to what this work can do!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. as do all the best writers about the Alexander TechniqueBy Lawrence YoungBetsy Polatin writes very clearly and has considered her words carefully; as do all the best writers about the Alexander Technique. This book will be invaluable to actors; both those who have had experience with the Alexander Technique; Breathing Coordination and Somatic Experiencing; and those who have not. All of the acting exercises (which she helpfully considers experiments) look to be immediately useful to actors. But this book isnrsquo;t just for actors; I would also recommend it to students and teachers of the Alexander Technique. Ms. Polatin has accomplished the daunting task of writing accurately about the essential principles of the Technique as well as more difficult experiential concepts like awareness; sensation; support; thought and emotion. The Actorrsquo;s Secret is very impressive and obviously the fruit of many years of experience.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Stand; Sit or Move with Grace even after hours of hunching over ITgadgets!!!By argusAre you; Dear Reader; a quasi daily user of high-tech gadgets: iPods iPhones; Tablet; Laptops; Desk Computers and the like? If you answer with a resounding YES; then this title is a must ... you see it is all about posture. And how to improve and maintain a more aligned you. Unless you would prefer the Hunchback of Notre Dame look beyond the expiry date of MardiGras!! A cool; easy to follow text with illustrations/photos. Buy two one to keep and one to present.