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Mitch Albom creates his most unforgettable fictional character Frankie Presto, the greatest guitarist to ever walk the earth in this magical novel about the bands we join in life and the power of talent to change our lives. In his most stunning novel yet, the voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raisedby a blind music teacher inasmallSpanishtown. At nine years old, Frankieissent to Americain the bottom of a boat.His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie s talent is touched by the gods, and hisamazingjourney weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20thcentury, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunningtalent affectingnumerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people s futures with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear just before his spectacular death to change one last life. With itsForest Gump-like romp through the music world, The Magic Strings of Frankie Prestois a classic in the making. A lifelong musician himself, Mitch Albom delivers a remarkable novel, infused with the message that everyone joins a band in this life and those connections change us all."

About the Author :
Mitch Albom is a bestselling author, screenwriter, playwright, and nationally syndicated columnist. He is the author of six consecutive number one New York Times bestsellers including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time and his books have collectively sold more than thirty-five million copies in forty-two languages. He has founded eight charities in Detroit and operates an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.

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Albom s fable about the power of song carries you along like a beautiful melody. --People" Albom s The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto hits the right notes. Albom s love for music is richly apparent... and his maxims about life will no doubt bring readers on a pleasantly sentimental journey about the bandmates in their lives. --USA Today" Albom can say in one sentence what others can spend a lifetime trying to convey. --The Book Wheel" Within a few pages, you ll be as delighted with this sparkling book as I was. Start it, stick with it, and you ll find The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto to be a book of note. --Yankton Daily Press" As always, Albom s novel has a larger message...and The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto resonates with a kind of cosmic connection. --Miami New Times" What an entertainer! Mitch Albom, author, playwright, screenwriter, nationally syndicated columnist - and philanthropist, as his audience learned, was a charmer There seemed to be no end to this man s talents. --NorthJersey.com" A beautiful story that forces us to think about the concept of a life well lived Albom brings his literary magic once again. --Huffington Post"


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  • ISBN-13: 9780062643711
  • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
  • Publisher Imprint: Harper Paperbacks
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062643711
  • Publisher Date: 01 Nov 2016
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 368


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