June 2016 Host:  Jaci

The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto by Mitch Albom

Summary

This book is narrated by an omniscient talent (Music) and is the story of Frankie Pesto, a Spanish war orphan and musical prodigy.  He comes to America alone when he is ten years old with his sole possession being a six string guitar given to him by his beloved Maestro.  It takes Frankie many years to learn that the strings on his guitar are magical.  Frankie’s journey takes him through the musical landscape of the 20^th century including classical to jazz to rock and roll.  His talent affects numerous stars along the way that include Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and KISS and Frankie himself becomes a famous pop star.  This novel is infused with the message about the bands we join in life and how those connections change us all.  We highly recommend this captivating book, especially if you love music.  Mitch Albom once again delivers a poignant and beautifully written novel.   

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