num_pages: 307
description: An accomplished concert pianist Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. That was eight months ago.Richard now has ALS and his entire right arm is paralyzed. His fingers are impotent still devoid of possibility. The loss of his hand feels like a death a loss of true love a divorcehis divorce.He knows his left arm will go next.Three years ago Karina removed their framed wedding picture from the living room wall and hung a mirror there instead. But she still hasnt moved on. Karina is paralyzed by excuses and fear stuck in an unfulfilling life as a piano teacher afraid to pursue the path she abandoned as a young woman blaming Richard and their failed marriage for all of it.When Richard becomes increasingly paralyzed and is no longer able to live on his own Karina becomes his reluctant caretaker. As Richards muscles voice and breath fade both he and Karina try to reconcile their past before its too late.
language: English
title: Every Note Played
publisher: Scout Press