The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
by Mitch Albom
Description
Narrated by the voice of Music itself, this sweeping novel follows Frankie Presto, a war orphan born in a burning church who discovers an extraordinary gift—the ability to change lives through six mysterious blue strings on his guitar. Raised by a blind guitar teacher in Spain, Frankie journeys through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from 1950s jazz to Woodstock, becoming a famous star while searching for his childhood love. As his fame grows, Frankie loses sight of what truly matters, and when tragedy strips away his ability to play, he vanishes for decades before reemerging for one final, mystifying performance. Blending elements of magical realism with an epic love story, Mitch Albom crafts a profound meditation on talent, loss, redemption, and the transformative power of music. This is Albom at his finest—a Forrest Gump-like tale that explores what it means to discover your purpose and the connections that define our lives.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins
Published Nov 10, 2015
427 pages
ISBN: 9780062294425
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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