The soloist : a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music /

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by Lopez, Steve.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Berkley Books, (New York :) Physical details: xi, 289 p. ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony. | Violinists --California --Biography. | Homeless persons --California --Los Angeles. | Skid row --California --Los Angeles. Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Kensington Intermediate Senior High Narrative Nonfiction 921 AYE Available

Originally published: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2008.

A portrait of gifted violinist Nathaniel Ayers traces his education at Juilliard, his struggles with schizophrenia, the factors that led to his homelessness in Los Angeles, his friendship with the author, and the author's efforts to improve the musician's life.