{"product_id":"the-magic-strings-of-frankie-presto-paperback-1","title":"The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitch Albom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Frankie Presto--the greatest guitar player who ever lived--and the six lives he changed with his six magical blue strings. He makes records. He's adored. But Frankie Presto's gift is also his burden, as he realizes the power of the strings his teacher gave him, and how, through his music, he can actually affect people's lives. At the height of his popularity, tortured by his biggest mistake, he vanishes--and his legend only grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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. 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