The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: A Novel
Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9780062294418 (0062294415)
ASIN: 0062294415
Publish date: 2015-11-10
Publisher: Harper
Pages no: 512
Edition language: English
Music himself narrates this book. We learn that music visits newborns and tempts them to grab a bit of talent--or even a lot of talent. Frankie grabbed enough to be the best guitar player on the planet. He amazed everyone. Played with a lot of bands. Got famous. Got rich. But he was forever haunted ...
"All humans are musical. Why else would the Lord give you a beating heart?" Since the dawn of time, people have used music for everything: a cry for battle; a victory after a battle; to sooth a crying baby; to uplift ones spirit; to showcase how much one loves another and so on and so forth. Music...
A beautiful story with gorgeous detail. My favorite Albom book yet. Mitch Albom weaves an incredible tale unlike anything I've read before. Brilliant! If you're a music fan, read this book. Better still, if you're a book lover, this is a must read. *I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. ...
Born with a musical talent no one can deny. Frankie Presto life is told by “Music” itself. We learn about the life of Frankie, as those who loved him come together to celebrate a man who can not be replaced. There is something I love about Mitch Albom books. The inspirational way the stories are t...
Imagine listening to a musical composition, which after the final note has been played, where every fiber of your being still thrums in resonance, you find that you remain enraptured (perhaps even holding your breath) -- your heart still held hostage by that last lingering tone, which by now is no l...