In mitch alboms epic new novel, the voice of music narrates the. Released on november 10, 2015, publisher harpercollins printed 700,000 hardcover initial copies. 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 activity music youtube. But frankies talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century.
Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. What are the effects of having the spirit of music narrate the novel. 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. Only decades later, does he reappearajust before his spectacular deathato change one last life. The magic strings of frankie presto is an enchanting novel that will have readers lost in the story from the very first page. It was published by harper and has a total of 497 pages in the book.
Within a few pages, youll be as delighted with this sparkling book as i was. The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom hardcover. Mitch alboms frankie presto the bestselling authorjournalists latest novel, the magic strings of frankie presto, arrives in stores tuesday. 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. Quotes from the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch. Love between a man and a woman, between an artist and his mentor, and between a musician and his godgiven talent. He is pushed to the ocean over a bag of moneyalberto the congo player killed him. 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. But frankie s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century.
Start it, stick with it, and youll find the magic strings of frankie presto to be a book of note. Frankie transition age wynton marsalis find me part 3. His first novel, the five people you meet in heaven, got me hooked on his fiction. The magic strings of frankie presto part two summary. At nine years old, frankie is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. 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. His miraculous guitar playing leaves the good and famous gasping and when his deeds affect lives his guitar strings turn blue. Republic records has released the magic strings of frankie presto. The first phone call from heaven published by harpercollins on november 10, 2015 genreslists. 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. Readers questions about the magic strings of frankie presto.
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. With its forest gumplike romp through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. The magic strings of frankie presto reading group choices. 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 reading ladies.
The magic strings of frankie presto cammminbookland. It was published by harper paperbacks and has a total of 368 pages in the book. 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. 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. From infancy, music was frankies savior and served as his constant companion throughout his life, anchoring him to a world. Frankie presto was otherworldly and my music teacher duration.
The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom, paperback. This book is so awesome because it shows how music changes lives. 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. 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. The magic strings of frankie presto fresh princess of. 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. The magic strings of frankie presto is a novel by american author and journalist mitch albom. With its forrest gumplike journey through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making.
The magic strings of frankie presto the free library of. Mitch alboms the magic strings of frankie presto on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the magic strings of frankie presto. The novels protagonist, a guitarist, is introduced at his own funeral. Follow the interviews and follow music as music takes you through the life of frankie presto and how he became the person everyone loved. The magic strings of frankie presto is the story of fictional legendary musician frankie presto, entwining his. Nov 10, 2015 at nine years old, frankie presto is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. 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. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book. 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. This 50page guide for the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 63 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Only decades later, does he reappearjust before his spectacular deathto change one last life. 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. Of course the love interest is there throughout and though this is somewhat turbulent. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom also by this author. Childhood of frankie presto francisco tarrega gran vals in a major part 2. At nine years old, frankie presto is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book of.
A novel about the magic of music, his new book tells the story of the greatest guitarist to ever live. Im improving and starting to spare myself out from cyberspace hence, more time for reading. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. 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. Discussion questions the magic strings of frankie presto. Chuck isner i have been a fan of albom for years and read all of his books. About the magic strings of frankie presto hardcover. 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 by mitch albom. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. 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.
But to be fair, this credits to mitch alboms latest book entitled, the magic strings of frankie presto. Ftc full disclosure i received a copy of the book in order to participate in the blog tour. The magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters in. Nov 11, 2015 the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom about the magic strings of frankie presto hardcover. In his most stunning novel yet, the voice of music narrates th. 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. The title of this book is the magic strings of frankie presto and it was written by mitch albom. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom the. The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom, 2015 harpercollins 368 pp. 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. 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. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode. The magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters.