Fireside Readers Book Discussion Group
The book group will meet October 4th to discuss the book The Soloist by Steve Lopez. The following is a brief description of the book detailing the true-life story of Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers.
Scurrying back to his office one day, Lopez, a columnist for the L.A. Times, spots a homeless man coaxing beautiful sounds from a battered two-string violin. The man was Nathaniel Ayers, once a promising student at Julliard, forced to drop out when he developed schizophrenia.
Enlisting the help of doctors, mental health professionals and professional musicians, Lopez attempts to help Nathaniel move off Skid Row, regain his dignity, develop his musical talent and free himself of the demons induced by the schizophrenia. Throughout, Lopez endures disappointments and setbacks with Nathaniel's case, questions his own motives for helping his friend and acknowledges that Nathaniel has taught him about courage and humanity. With self-effacing humor, fast-paced yet elegant prose and unsparing honesty, Lopez tells an inspiring story of heartbreak and hope.
The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Community room. As always, new members and guests are always welcome. Join us, even if you haven’t finished the book! Light refreshments will be served. Stay up to date with the Fireside Readers by visiting our web page. http://www.wayne.uakron.edu/library/fi reside.php
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