With its forest gumplike romp through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. Harper november 10, 2015 mitch albom creates his most unforgettable characterfrankie presto, the greatest guitarist ever to walk the earthin this magical novel about the power of talent to change our lives. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom. It was published by harper and has a total of 497 pages in the book. The magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters in. But frankie s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century. Popular author mitch alboms tuesdays with morrie, the five people you meet in heaven latest release, the magic strings of frankie presto, is a modern fable about the power of music to change our lives.
It was published by harper paperbacks and has a total of 368 pages in the book. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. At the height of his popularity, frankie presto vanishes. The book is split into three sections, including a first one which alternates chapters between the time of ellies disappearance and the present and a second section that begins as laurel and floyd meet. I was hesitant to read this book at first the description didnt sound like something i would be very interested in but i have read other books by the author and always end up blown away by the end of each one. Nov 04, 2015 the magic strings of frankie presto is the story of a gifted musician who is abandoned at birth and wanders through life, fame, fortune, and solitude with his guitar with the strings that turn blue for only one reason. But frankies talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century. The magic strings of frankie presto activity music youtube. From infancy, music was frankies savior and served as his constant companion throughout his life, anchoring him to a world. His miraculous guitar playing leaves the good and famous gasping and when his deeds affect lives his guitar strings turn blue. Mitch alboms the magic strings of frankie presto on. A beautiful story that forces us to think about the concept of a life well livedalbom brings his literary magic once again.
The magic strings of frankie presto reading group choices. The magic strings of frankie presto part two summary. The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom, 2015 harpercollins 368 pp. Love between a man and a woman, between an artist and his mentor, and between a musician and his godgiven talent. Discussion questions the magic strings of frankie presto. But to be fair, this credits to mitch alboms latest book entitled, the magic strings of frankie presto.
With its forrest gumplike journey through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. A musical companion, the first ever soundtrack to a book it features original songs by current recording artists including ingrid michaelson, mat kearney, sawyer fredericks and phredley brown that trace to the books story and were cowritten with alboma longtime musician himself. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Frankie presto was otherworldly and my music teacher duration. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. The first phone call from heaven published by harpercollins on november 10, 2015 genreslists. Nov, 2015 a novel about the magic of music, his new book tells the story of the greatest guitarist to ever live. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom, paperback.
This book is so awesome because it shows how music changes lives. Mitch albom creates his most unforgettable fictional characterfrankie presto, the greatest guitarist to ever walk the earthin 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 raised by a blind music teacher in. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode free library due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain. Of course the love interest is there throughout and though this is somewhat turbulent. The novels protagonist, a guitarist, is introduced at his own funeral. Released on november 10, 2015, publisher harpercollins printed 700,000 hardcover initial copies. The magic strings of frankie presto cammminbookland.
Only decades later, does he reappearjust before his spectacular deathto change one last life. About the magic strings of frankie presto hardcover. The magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters. 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. He takes care after frankie after baffa rubio is arrested. The magic strings of frankie presto is the story of fictional legendary musician frankie presto, entwining his life story with twentieth century music history. What are the effects of having the spirit of music narrate the novel. I found a new appreciation of music over the decades thru the life of frankie presto and those the music narrator had him interact with like tony bennet, elvis presley, and many others. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom is a novel about the fictional musician frankie presto and his amazing journey through music and life. The magic strings of frankie presto is a novel by american author and journalist mitch albom. Im improving and starting to spare myself out from cyberspace hence, more time for reading.
Oct 25, 2016 overwhelmed by life, loss, and the power of his strings, frankie disappears for years, only to reemerge in a spectacular and mysterious farewell. A novel about the magic of music, his new book tells the story of the greatest guitarist to ever live. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom also by this author. Follow the interviews and follow music as music takes you through the life of frankie presto and how he became the person everyone loved. With the magic strings of frankie presto, albom again plucks at heartstrings, this time with the fictional story of francisco presto, a gifted guitarist and singer. Mitch alboms frankie presto the bestselling authorjournalists latest novel, the magic strings of frankie presto, arrives in stores tuesday. Start it, stick with it, and youll find the magic strings of frankie presto to be a book of note. At nine years old, frankie is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. He is pushed to the ocean over a bag of moneyalberto the congo player killed him. Ftc full disclosure i received a copy of the book in order to participate in the blog tour. His only possession is an old guitar and six magical strings. Nov 10, 2015 at the funeral of guitar superstar frankie presto, who disappeared at the peak of his fame, the spirit of music looks back on his life from his birth in a church during the spanish civil war to his years as the next elvis presley.
Frankie transition age wynton marsalis find me part 3. Nov 14, 2015 with the magic strings of frankie presto, albom again plucks at heartstrings, this time with the fictional story of francisco presto, a gifted guitarist and singer. In mitch alboms epic new novel, the voice of music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, frankie presto, a spanish war orphan raised by a blind music teacher. The magic strings of frankie presto is the story of fictional legendary musician frankie presto, entwining his. In his most stunning novel yet, the voice of music narrates th. But frankie s talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including hank williams. The magic strings of frankie presto is an enchanting novel that will have readers lost in the story from the very first page. Within a few pages, youll be as delighted with this sparkling book as i was. The magic strings of frankie presto reading ladies.
At nine years old, frankie presto is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. Only decades later, does he reappearajust before his spectacular deathato change one last life. Frankies life story is told from the perspective of music, a fictional narrator. Alboms latest novel, the magic strings of frankie presto, is a zeliglike account of the life of fictional singer and guitarist frankie presto, who seems to have been present at every great. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the magic strings of frankie presto.
This is the epic story of frankie prestothe greatest guitar player who ever livedand the six lives he changed with his six magical blue strings frankie, born in a burning church, abandoned as an infant, and raised by a music teacher in a small spanish town, until war rips his life apart. The magic strings of frankie presto the free library of. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book of. Readers questions about the magic strings of frankie presto. The magic strings of frankie presto fresh princess of. A musical companion, the first ever soundtrack to a book it features original songs by current recording artists including ingrid michaelson, mat kearney, sawyer fredericks and phredley brown that trace to the book s story and were cowritten with alboma longtime musician himself. But frankies talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including hank williams.
The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom the. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Only decades later, does he reappear just before his spectacular death to change one last life. Chuck isner i have been a fan of albom for years and read all of his books. At nine years old, frankie presto a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small spanish town is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book. The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom hardcover. Nov 10, 2015 at nine years old, frankie presto is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. Quotes from the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch. The title of this book is the magic strings of frankie presto and it was written by mitch albom. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode. Music is the narrator telling the story of frankie presto, a.
Overwhelmed by life, loss, and the power of his strings, frankie disappears for years, only to reemerge in a spectacular and mysterious farewell. In mitch alboms epic new novel, the voice of music narrates the. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode free library due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided.
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