Mitch albom discusses the message behind the magic strings. With the magic strings of frankie presto, albom again plucks at heartstrings, this time with the fictional story of francisco presto, a gifted guitarist and singer. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book club. Popular author mitch alboms tuesdays with morrie, the five people you meet in heaven latest release, the magic strings of frankie presto, is a modern fable about the power of music to change our lives. With its forrest gump like journey through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom also by this author. The magic strings of frankie presto is an enchanting novel that will have readers lost in the story from the very first page. But frankies talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century. Discussion questions book club recommendationsdiscussion. Frankie presto is born in a burning church and raised by a music teacher in a spanish town. According to the narrator of mitch alboms new book, the magic strings of frankie presto, we all join a band in life.
Nov 04, 2015 the magic strings of frankie presto is the story of a gifted musician who is abandoned at birth and wanders through life, fame, fortune, and solitude with his guitar with the strings that turn blue for only one reason. Frankie s magic strings is a major symbol of the novel, representing musics power to save. A musical companion, the first ever soundtrack to a book it features original songs by current recording artists including ingrid michaelson, mat kearney, sawyer fredericks and phredley brown that trace to the books story and were cowritten with alboma longtime musician himself. The first phone call from heaven published by harpercollins on november 10, 2015 genreslists. His first novel, the five people you meet in heaven, got me hooked on his.
Only decades later, does he reappearjust before his spectacular deathto change one last life. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom our story opens as people are arriving for frankie prestos funeral, a time to reflect on his life, a life narrated by music. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In mitch alboms epic new novel, the voice of music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, frankie presto, a spanish war orphan raised by a blind music teacher. Everyone joins a band in this life, albom observes, only some of them play. With its forest gumplike romp through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. By mitch albom in mitch alboms epic new novel, the voice of music narrates the tale of frankie presto, a spanish war orphan raised by a blind music teacher.
Overwhelmed by life, loss, and this power, he disappears for years, only to reemerge in a spectacular and mysterious farewell. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the magic strings of frankie presto. Republic records has released the magic strings of frankie presto. Ftc full disclosure i received a copy of the book in order to participate in the blog tour. What does frankie mean when he tells paul stanley that the. Frankie remains at a monastery in spain for three years before returning to waiheke. The magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters in. I was hesitant to read this book at first the description didnt sound like something i would be very interested in but i have read other books by the author and always end up blown away by the end of each one.
It was published by harper and has a total of 497 pages in the book. A beautiful story that forces us to think about the concept of a life well livedalbom brings his literary magic once again. The magic strings of frankie presto is the story of fictional legendary musician frankie presto, entwining his life story with twentieth century music history. About the book the magic strings of frankie presto. Part love story, part magical mystery, the magic strings of frankie presto is mitch albom at his finest, a forrest gumplike epic about one mans journey to discover what. Mitch albom discusses the message behind the magic strings of frankie presto. Nov 10, 2015 the magic strings of frankie presto by. Oct 25, 2016 overwhelmed by life, loss, and the power of his strings, frankie disappears for years, only to reemerge in a spectacular and mysterious farewell.
The magic strings of frankie presto prebound books on. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom is a novel about the fictional musician frankie presto and his amazing journey through music and life. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. Chuck isner i have been a fan of albom for years and read all of his books. June 6, 2018 the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom genre categories.
His only possession is an old guitar and six magical strings. Of course the love interest is there throughout and though this is somewhat turbulent. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. At nine years old, frankie presto a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small spanish town is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. Everyone joins a band in this life, albom observes, only some of. The magic strings of frankie presto we dont bake muffins. At nine years old, frankie is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. The magic strings of frankie presto hardcover bookpeople. The magic strings of frankie presto audiobook by mitch. A lifelong musician himself, mitch albom delivers an unforgettable story. It was published by harper paperbacks and has a total of 368 pages in the book. Nov 06, 2015 paul stanley, tony bennett, ingrid michaelson, burt bacharach, wynton marsalis, roger mcguinn, darlene love, phredley brown and film directors jon avnet and mike binder recount their memories of. Everyone joins a band in this life, he observes, be it through music, family, friends or lovers.
The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In mitch alboms epic new novel, the voice of music narrates the tale of frankie presto, a spanish war orphan raised by a blind music teacher. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book. Frankies magic strings is a major symbol of the novel, representing musics power to save. Within a few pages, youll be as delighted with this sparkling book as i was. Start studying the magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters in the novel. How does frankie and auroras adopted daughter, kai, change frankies life and his music. The magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. But frankie s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century. The magic strings of frankie presto reading ladies book club. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode.
The magic strings of frankie presto guide for characters. Nov 14, 2015 with the magic strings of frankie presto, albom again plucks at heartstrings, this time with the fictional story of francisco presto, a gifted guitarist and singer. Jun 06, 2018 june 6, 2018 the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom genrecategories. The title of this book is the magic strings of frankie presto and it was written by mitch albom.
That narrator is music itself and it highlights the fictional life of frankie presto an elvis lookalike who was orphaned in a burning church and raised by a blind guitar teacher. Paul stanley, tony bennett, ingrid michaelson, burt bacharach, wynton marsalis, roger mcguinn, darlene love, phredley brown and film directors. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode free library due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain. His only possession is an old guitar with six precious blue strings. At nine years old, frankie is sent to america in the bottom of a boat, with an old guitar and six magical strings. Mitch albom on the magic strings of frankie presto. But frankies talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him. The book is split into three sections, including a first one which alternates chapters between the time of ellies disappearance and the present and a second section that begins as laurel and floyd meet.
The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom paperback. Mitch albom the magic strings of frankie presto episode free library due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. Albom, who is best known for his memoir tuesdays with morrie, tried to make it as a musician before becoming a writer. The magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom book of. Start it, stick with it, and youll find the magic strings of frankie presto to be a. This book is so awesome because it shows how music changes lives. What are the effects of having the spirit of music narrate the novel. With its forrest gumplike journey through the music world, the magic strings of frankie presto is a classic in the making. June 6, 2018 the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom genrecategories. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Nov 12, 2015 the magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom our story opens as people are arriving for frankie prestos funeral, a time to reflect on his life, a life narrated by music. A novel about the magic of music, his new book tells the story of the greatest guitarist to ever live. This study guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the magic strings of frankie presto. Mitch alboms 2015 novel, the magic strings of frankie presto, blends magical realism with historical fiction to create a genrebending work that is accessible for a wide range of audiences.
Frankies life story is told from the perspective of music, a fictional narrator. The book wheel within a few pages, youll be as delighted with this sparkling book as i was. Nov, 2015 a novel about the magic of music, his new book tells the story of the greatest guitarist to ever live. At the height of his popularity, frankie presto vanishes. The magic strings of frankie presto reading ladies.
Book club in a bag magic strings of frankie presto by mitch albom. Everyone joins a band in this life, he observes, be it through music, family, friends, or lovers. Start it, stick with it, and youll find the magic strings of frankie presto to be a book of note. The magic strings of frankie presto is the story of fictional legendary musician frankie presto, entwining his life story with twentieth. I found a new appreciation of music over the decades thru the life of frankie presto and those the music narrator had him interact with like tony bennet, elvis presley, and many others.
At nine years old, he is sent to america in the bottom of a boat. The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom hardcover. His miraculous guitar playing leaves the good and famous gasping and when his deeds affect lives his guitar strings turn blue. The story of a young penniless spanish kid who is brought up during the. The magic strings of frankie presto mitch albom, 2015 harpercollins 368 pp. February guest judge hoda kotb selected mitch alboms latest book, the magic strings of frankie presto. Yankton daily press 06012015 an author of spiritually engaged fiction and nonfiction, albom is also a successful songwriterlyricist. From infancy, music was frankies savior and served as his constant companion throughout his life, anchoring him to a world. Where does the magic strings of frankie presto rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. The book is split into three sections, including a first one which alternates chapters between the time of ellies. Nov 10, 2012 according to the narrator of mitch alboms new book, the magic strings of frankie presto, we all join a band in life. If ever an audiobok was made just for me this is the one. Listen to author interview enlarge book cover audio excerpt. Raised by a blind guitar teacher in spain and gifted with a talent to change peoples livesusing six mysterious blue stringsfrankie navigates the musical.