{"product_id":"the-magic-strings-of-frankie-presto-a-novel-isbn-9780062294418","title":"The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his most stunning novel yet, the voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Frankie’s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrankie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cem\u003eForest Gump\u003c\/em\u003e-like romp through the music world, \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto\u003c\/em\u003e is 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eMitch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his most stunning novel yet, the voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Frankie’s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrankie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cem\u003eForest Gump\u003c\/em\u003e-like romp through the music world, \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto\u003c\/em\u003e is 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A beautiful story that forces us to think about the concept of a life well lived…Albom brings his literary magic once again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Albom can say in one sentence what others can spend a lifetime trying to convey.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Albom’s \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto\u003c\/em\u003e 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Within a few pages, you’ll be as delighted with this sparkling book as I was. 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