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BODY & SOUL

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One of the best books I've ever read. You can see the little boy who lives in the basement looking up through the window, watching the feet of the passersby on the sidewalks of New York. And you can feel how he feels as he escapes into the piano. Not only will you get lost in this wonderful story, but you may find yourself as I did actually reading paragraphs over just because they were so beautifully written. His words ARE music. This is an amazing book. Frank Conroy, if you're out there.....please, write something else!!! I want more

No, this isn't Pat Conroy, but it's the acclaimed teacher, Frank Conroy; and his book is wonderfully made. The scenes of Claude's childhood, like Peekay's first school experiences in The Power of One, will hit and stick. For those of us not familiar with the way music is taught to virtuosos and the kind of music theory their teachers indulge in, Conroy is kind yet instructive. If you ever played the piano, you'll love this book; and if you enjoy unusual characters and great characterization, grab this Conroy's book and enjoy

I read this, then all my teenage children read it, one after the other. Just wonderful. More please from Mr. Conroy. Bravo!

I thought I was a musician until I read this awesome book. Now I know that I've read the work of a master writer. I'm sorry I didn't read him while Conroy was alive, so I could thank him. I read several books per week and I stopped a couple of nights ago to share with my wife that this is the most awesome novel I have ever read.

I loved this book with my heart & soul! Beautifully written, riveting story with multi-layered, complex characters...I couldn't put it down, and was sorry to have the story come to an end.

This is high on my list of favorite books. My favorite books are those that I put in the book case to be read again and again. I just finished reading it a second time, read it about four years ago, and I even enjoyed it more this time. No doubt I will read it again in 4-5 years and it will still be one of my favorites.