LITERATURE

Imperfect Harmony

by Stacy Horn
Algonquin. Jul. 2013. 304p. ISBN 9781616200411. pap. $15.95. ebk. ISBN 9781616201012.
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When Horn finds herself at a crossroads and searching for something more in life, she auditions for the community choir of Grace Church in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. In spite of her agnosticism and mediocre singing voice, she discovers a keen, unwavering joy coaxed out by singing in a group. Interlacing her own choral history with the history of choral societies in America, each chapter includes a well-researched rumination on a conductor and composer partnership. There is also careful attention given to the proven physical benefits of singing.
VERDICT Even if the only singing readers do is in their car, Horn's story of finding happiness in choral harmony will leave them applauding for the encore.
Reviewed by Staff , Feb 05, 2013
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