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When journalist Steve Lopez encounters Nathaniel Ayers, a former Juilliard bass student now homeless and battling schizophrenia, he sees a spark of unbroken talent in the two‑string violinist playing on Los Ángeles’ Skid Row. Determined to help, Lopez gathers donated instruments—including violins, a cello, a stand‑up bass, and a piano—to provide Ayers with the tools to play again. He brings him to landmarks like Walt Disney Concert Hall and works to secure indoor housing. Their partnership faces setbacks and triumphs, yet neither gives up. In attempting to rescue Ayers, Lopez confronts his own life, discovering the profound effects of friendship, compassion, and the relentless struggle against poverty and mental illness.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Steve Lopez
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