The Soloist
A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music
Author:
Steve Lopez
Narrator:
William Hughes
When journalist Steve Lopez sees Nathaniel Ayers playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles's skid row, he finds it impossible to walk away. More than thirty years ago, Ayers was a promising classical bass student at Juilliard-ambitious, charming, and also one of the few African-Americans-until he gradually lost his ability to function, overcome by schizophrenia. Over time, the two men form a bond and Lopez imagines that he might be able to change Ayers's life. The Soloist is a beautifully told story of devotion in the face of seemingly unbeatable challenges.
Product Details ⌃
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ISBN:
9781433261718
SKU#:
10428
Publisher:
Blackstone Audio
Duration:
06:41:29
Release Date:
June 1, 2009
Language:
English
Awards ⌃
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New York Times Best Seller
