Mitch 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.
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 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.
But 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.
Frankie 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.
At 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.
With its Forest Gump-like romp through the music world, The Magic
Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. 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.
