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Summary: 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
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkley Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 AYERS, NATHANIEL ANTHONY LOPSummary: In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist and recent bike accident victim Steve Lopez more than his banged-up face, was his pressing need for story ideas. He soon discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a skid row schizophrenic street musician, who possesses extraordinary talent - even though he only has half-broken instruments to play. Inspired by Nathaniel's story, Lopez writes an...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2009