num_pages: 489
description: Mitch Albom creates a magical world through his love of music in this remarkable new novel about the power of talent to change our livesThis is the epic story of Frankie Prestothe greatest guitar player who ever livedand the six lives he changed with his six magical blue stringsFrankie born in a burning church abandoned as an infant and raised by a music teacher in a small Spanish town until war rips his life apart. At nine years old he is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. His amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 1940s 50s and 60s with his stunning playing and singing talent affecting numerous stars (Duke Ellington Hank Williams Elvis Presley) until as if predestined he becomes a pop star himself.He makes records. He is adored. But Frankie Prestos gift is also his burden as he realizes the power of the strings his teacher gave him and how through his music he can actually affect peoples lives. At the height of his popularity tortured by his biggest mistake he vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later having finally healed his heart does Frankie reappearjust before his spectacular deathto change one last life. With the Spirit of Music as our guide we glimpse into the lives that were changed by one man whose strings could touch the musicand the magicin each of us.
language: English
title: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
publisher: Harper