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The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

By Mitch Albom
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_The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto_ by Mitch Albom tells the story of a legendary guitarist, Frankie Presto, whose life and incredible musical journey are narrated by the ethereal voice of Music itself. Throughout the narrative, Frankie's extraordinary talent touches lives, while a mystical set of blue guitar strings seems to guide his destiny. This enchanting tale weaves together themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of music.
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You might enjoy this enchanting novel if you're drawn to stories about the transformative power of music and the impact of a single person's life on countless others. It's a heartfelt tale that weaves together elements of historical fiction and magical realism, offering a journey through a colourful world of music, love, and redemption. Fans of soulful narratives and character-driven plots will likely find this story captivating and moving.

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From number one New York Times bestseller, Mitch Albom, author of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, comes another inspirational, moving and heart-warming novel.

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At nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings.

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, Elvis Presley, Carole King, and even KISS.

Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realises, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures—one string turning blue whenever a life is altered.

At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later does he reappear, to change one last life...

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The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a novel that highlights the enchanting blend of music and storytelling, portraying the magical in everyday life, as seen by Mitch Albom. It offers a powerful narrative that has touched many readers' lives, delivering a compelling and uplifting experience. Known for his soulful writing, Albom crafts stories that resonate deeply, often breaking hearts with their emotional depth.

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ISBN: 9780751541212

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than forty million copies in forty-eight languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers - including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time, which topped the list for four straight years and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. He has also written award-winning TV films, stage plays, screenplays, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. He appeared for more than 20 years on ESPN, and was a fixture on The Sports Reporters. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and was the recipient of the Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement.

Following his bestselling memoir, Finding Chika, and Human Touch, a weekly serial written and published online which raised nearly $1 million for pandemic relief, he returned to fiction with The Stranger in the Lifeboat, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List after being #1 on Amazon. His much-anticipated new novel, set during the Holocaust, is coming in the fall of 2023.

Albom now spends the majority of his time in philanthropic work. Since 2006, he has operated nine charitable programs in southeast Michigan under his SAY Detroit umbrella, including the nation's first medical clinic for homeless children. He also created a dessert shop and popcorn line to fund programs for Detroit's most underserved citizens. Since 2010, Albom has operated the Have Faith Haiti orphanage in Port au Prince, a home to 60 children, which he visits every month without exception.

Albom also works as a columnist and broadcaster and has founded nine charities in Detroit and operates an orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.

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