Instrumental
Rhodes, James, 1975-2014
Book
Told through a searingly honest narrative, James Rhodes recalls the physical and sexual abuse he suffered as a child, his ensuing struggle with drugs and alcohol, and the nervous breakdown that led him to spending months in a locked ward. But there is a bright, broad beam of light piercing through the darkness, and it is James' passion for classical music - a passion that enabled him to get through his tumultuous upbringing, to resign from his mind-numbing job, and to become a renowned concert pianist. It is an extraordinary achievement that, after years of self-harming, suicide attempts and lots of therapy, James has got to where he is now thanks to sheer determination, countless hours of piano practice and a chance encounter with a stranger: fragile, scarred, but performing sold-out concerts around the world and establishing himself as a presenter and commentator.
Main title:
Instrumental / James Rhodes.
Author:
Rhodes, James, 1975-, author
Work:
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Canongate, 2014.Edinburgh : Canongate, 2014.
Collation:
xx, 275 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781782113379 (hbk)
Dewey class:
786.2092786.2092 RHO
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1590785