The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto - Mitch Albom

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

ByMitch Albom

  • Release Date: 2015-11-10
  • Genre: Religious Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 474 Ratings

Description

From the beloved author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most critically acclaimed novel yet—a stunningly original tale of love: love between a man and a woman, between an artist and his mentor, and between a musician and his God-given talent.

Narrated by the voice of Music itself, the story follows Frankie Presto, a war orphan born in a burning church, through his extraordinary journey around the world. Raised by a blind guitar teacher in Spain and gifted with a talent to change people’s lives—using six mysterious blue strings—Frankie navigates the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from the 1950s jazz scene to the Grand Ole Opry to Elvis mania and Woodstock, all the while searching for his childhood love.

As he becomes a famous star, he loses his way, until tragedy steals his ability to play the guitar that had so defined him. Overwhelmed by his loss, Frankie disappears for decades, reemerging late in life for one spectacular yet mystifying farewell.

Part love story, part magical mystery, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is Mitch Albom at his finest, a Forrest Gump-like epic about one man’s journey to discover what truly matters and the power of talent to change our lives.

Reviews

  • Amazing book

    5
    By Noddle bop
    So so so good I love all of his writing. Holds ur attention

  • Excellent Read

    5
    By ccrsam
    Mitch is such a talented author/storyteller! The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto ranks as one of his best!

  • Interesting and creative

    5
    By DonnieboyT
    Great story woven into music.

  • This book was like a piece of art!

    5
    By Chezx
    Mr. Ablom wrote from such an unusual perspective. It drew me in and kept me fascinated and wanting for more. It was very touching.
    Music, at least in my experience, opens and enlarges one’s heart.
    I highly recommend this read!

  • The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

    4
    By American Citizen
    This book is a remarkable story that touched my very soul. I’m 63 years old, and it is my opinion, that the older a person gets, the more the lessons this story teaches hit home. The book itself is an entertaining story, and I believe anyone who reads it will enjoy it. But for people who have acquired a certain wisdom that can only come from aging, it is my opinion that they will be moved like I was. Like Frankie Presto, when we reflect on our lives, we will recall great burdens as well as great triumphs. But most of all, it is my hope that we will recall the great love we received from family, friends, children, and lovers. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

  • Touching and Enlightening

    5
    By GLC2551
    Frankie Presto is different from Albom’s other books but it contains that unique power to make the reader think, reflect and grow. From one movement of Frankie’s life to the next the reader is drawn in - to learn about music, musicians, and life. Inspiring.

  • Storytelling at its finest!

    5
    By M'cia
    I wish all audiobooks were read so magnificently as a story like this. Mitch Albom tells his tale so believable with real cast of characters. Reminiscent of Forest Gump ...in Frankie’s interactions with historical musicians. Absolutely LOVED this audiobook!

  • Great fable

    5
    By be4osu
    Loved this book

  • Sentimental

    5
    By sadlyit
    A sentimental tale of fame and what truly makes one happy.

  • The soul of music

    5
    By papa-delta
    I could not put it down. It is one of the most beautiful love stories about music, and the love of music.

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