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'The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto' By Mitch Albom

  Mitch Albom is a screenwriter, playwright, nationally syndicated columnist and the author of six consecutive number one New York Times bestsellers, including Tuesdays with Morrie.

In his latest novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, he tells the story of the greatest guitar player to ever walk the earth. Born in a burning church, abandoned as an infant, and raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town, Frankie is sent to America at age nine -- his only possession an old guitar and six strings -- each of which will change a life.

The book boasts an all-star companion album andtestimonials to Frankie from real-life musicians.

Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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