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Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council

Why does music so deeply influence how we feel, and what is the science behind this phenomenon? In Music Between Your Ears, Samuel Markind, MD explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function. Using evolutionary theory, he illuminates the pivotal roles that music plays in human survival and procreation. Music’s impact on raising children, finding love, and building community has molded the human species and continues to shape our lives in remarkable ways. This book combines research, stories, and drawings to present compelling evidence for music’s life-enhancing potential.

Dr. Markind highlights the brain’s instinctive capacities for music and the effects that music has on brain development throughout our lives. Music helps us learn at any age and in any condition, so it can improve our speech, movement, and memory, whether we’re healthy or suffering from illness or injury. The benefits of active participation in music are profound and accessible to everyone. Filled with straightforward and practical suggestions, this book will inspire anyone seeking to enrich their life through music.

Purchase the book HERE and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to a local independent bookstore in the Berkshires.