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Danger Music
How teaching the cello to children in Afghanistan led to a self-discovery almost too hard to bear
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From the former ABC Classic FM broadcaster comes a remarkable story about the power of music and courage to be one's self.
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A timely, powerfully-told tale, written with forthrightness and compassion. The Age
...opens our eyes to the beauty that can be found in the worst of places. It is a brave and incredibly inspiring story. OUTInPerth
Eddie Ayres has a lifetime of musical experience — from learning the viola as a child, to playing with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and moving to Australia to present an extremely successful ABC Classic FM morning radio show.
In 2014, Eddie was spiralling into a deep depression. He quit the radio, travelled, and decided on a surprising path to salvation. Eddie applied for a position at Dr Sarmast's renowned Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Kabul, teaching cello to orphans and street kids in a war zone.
In Danger Music, Eddie takes us through the bombs and chaos of Kabul, into the lives of the Afghan children who are transported by Bach, Abba, Beethoven, and their own exhilarating Afghan music. Alongside these epic experiences, Eddie determines to take the final steps to secure his own peace; he allows himself to become the man he always knew was waiting for him.
Captivating, moving and relevant... this book is one of the best memoirs I've ever read. The Bibliophile's Bookshelf
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Danger Music by Eddie Ayres is a deeply moving memoir that beautifully captures the bravery and resilience of children in Afghanistan. Critics commend Ayres' courage in facing his personal journey towards self-acceptance while navigating the challenges of teaching music in Kabul. The narrative immerses readers in the beauty and terror of the region, highlighting the transformative power of music and self-discovery. Reviewers praise the memoir's heartfelt storytelling, profound insights, and compassion, making it an inspiring read.
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ISBN: 9781760528836
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 August 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 285g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Eddie Ayres learnt the viola as a child in England, studying in Berlin and London before playing the viola for eight years with the Hong Kong Philharmonic. As Emma Ayres, she moved from Hong Kong to Australia to present a long-running and extremely popular radio program on ABC Classic FM, while teaching music privately and professionally.
When Emma hung up her headphones at the end of 2014, there was a public outpouring of emotion. This tattooed, intelligent, warm and witty woman had made her way into the hearts of many Australians. What the devoted audience didn't see, however, was Emma's daily struggle to live within her woman's body. For sixteen years, she knew that she was transgender but to take any action seemed impossible. Emma believed there was too much to lose -- family, friends and her career.
In 2016, Emma accepted a position teaching cello, viola and double bass to Afghanistan's children at the world-renowned Afghanistan National Institute of Music. Amid the chaos and unpredictability of life in war-savaged Kabul, Emma realised she had to accept her future and returned to Australia to begin transitioning from female to male. In 2016, Emma became Eddie.
Danger Music, Eddie's second book will be published in September 2017. He is currently writing a children's book which will be published in 2018. Cadence: Travels with Music, published in 2014, was his first book.
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