Leland Thomson had a dream. For most of his life he had heard
something calling to him from the distance to follow that dream. He
was willing to follow, if even for just a short time, just to see
what was out there, who was out there, calling his name. But how?
Along with the dream, Leland also had the gift. He played the cello
with a passion and sensitivity that, once he was discovered,
confounded the established musical community. How could this poor,
sawmill boy from the Hills of Arkansas play with grace and culture
beyond not only his sixteen years but his circumstance? His Momma
said he had the gift. The skill that came from the gift was
confusing enough to Ralph Watkins, the man who discovered Leland,
but even harder to accept was Leland's commitment to give honor to
the Giver of that gift in prayer before he played. Ralph arranged
Leland to play at Carnegie Hall in New York. Could he persuade
Leland to forgo this practice for this one performance? And if he
did, could Leland play? Leland's story is one of accepting ones
culture, ones dreams, ones beliefs. Could a country boy make it in
the city? Could a dream given to a nobody be realized and not
wasted? Could ones beliefs remain firm when challenged by opposing
social standards? Could there be a musical genius who would astound
the world if only discovered? The Year of Leland Thomson is a
captivating story full of country charm and wit. It is appropriate
for all ages but will have special meaning to those trying to find
their place in the world.
General
| Imprint: |
Authorhouse
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2010 |
| First published: |
August 2010 |
| Authors: |
Cary Franklin Smith
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
148 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4520-6936-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
| LSN: |
1-4520-6936-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781452069364 |
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