The Banjo Essays
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.26 (659 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692267980 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Enjoyable Read As a five string banjo player I enjoyed the application of banjo lessons to life. This book has a warm inviting way of challenging our lives to be their best. A good book which also led me to order "Gregorius, the Good Sinner.". D. L. Mielke said inspirational musings on music, life, and faith. A very enjoyable read with a deceptively simple premise, this work is about much more than learning to play the banjo. Through the author's account of his journey to becoming a banjo player, he shows how the habits that enable a fledgling musician to progress are the same virtues that help us to be better, happier, and more productive people in our everyday lives. While still maintaing a light, casual tone, the author deftly weaves in bits of philosophy, literature, and history to illustrate how the struggles in learning to play a musical instrument can inform our approaches to almost any l. tribblemaker said It's been a long road getting from there to here. I remember the first time I had an opportunity to read The Banjo Essays. It was still in manuscript form, and before I even set eyes on the first page I thought, "Well, if nothing else, he'll tap that elusive and highly lucrative hillbilly market." But then I sat down with it and gave it a good, long open-minded read, and discovered that not only was it a book about one man's passion, it was a book about connecting that passion to everyday life, for everyone. And no, in case you're wondering, you don't need to be a banjo enthusiast or even a fan to truly appreciate this book. Though I'd be
Rick has a Master of Arts degree in German Literature from the University of Florida and undergraduate and graduate degrees from DePaul University in Chicago. . With a background in both liberal arts and business, he provides writing, research and communication services to major corporations, advertising/PR firms, charities and individuals. Richard Graf is a writer living i
The Banjo Essays brings together the interrelationships that exist among faith, tackling a new musical instrument, and how we live our everyday lives. Written in a light tone, each chapter presents a topic with observations, anecdotes, and discussions of philosophers and writers. Yet one does not need to be a bluegrass enthusiast or even religious to appreciate the extended metaphors presented, and its shorter length and conversational tone have drawn a wide-range of readers.. The Banjo Essays is an inspirational work that takes the personal experiences of an amateur bluegrass musician and applies the lessons learned in banjo playing to life in general
. With a background in both liberal arts and business, he provides writing, research and communication services to major corporations, advertising/PR firms, charities and individuals. Rick has a Master of Arts degree in German Literature from the University of Florida and undergraduate and graduate degrees from DePaul University in Chicago. About the Author Richard Graf is a writer living in Jacksonville, Florida