Strings Attached

I received a copy through a First Reads giveaway

This is a very inspirational story about a music teacher who held very high standards for his students. With such a no-nonsense teacher instructing them, you can bet that those standards were met!

The story is told through the voices of Mr. K's daughter and her friend, both students of Mr. K's. They tell their stories so well that you almost feel like you are in the room with them listening to them tell you their accounts first hand. But this is not only the story of the girls and how Mr. K pushed them to be the best they could be. It's Mr. K's life story as well – puzzle pieces that provide a glimpse into why he did the things that he did. This is not just a book about music, it's about setting goals and meeting them, seizing opportunities instead of taking them for granted, facing what comes your way with courage and dignity, and being a good friend. 

My favorite Mr. K quote: “Circumstances have forced me to learn self-mastery.”