Inside the O'Briens (Trade Paperback / Paperback)Ī New York Times bestseller ? A Library Journal Best Books of 2015 Pick ? A St. As poignant and powerful as Jojo Moyes's Me Before You, Every Note Played is a masterful exploration of redemption and what it means to find peace inside of forgiveness. As Richard's muscles, voice, and breath fade, both he and Karina try to reconcile their past before it's too late. When Richard is no longer able to live on his own, Karina becomes his reluctant caretaker. Karina is paralysed by excuses and fear, stuck in an unfulfilling life as a piano teacher, afraid to pursue the path she abandoned as a young woman, blaming Richard and their failed marriage for all of it. Three years ago, Karina removed their framed wedding picture from the living room wall and hung a mirror there instead. The loss of his hand feels like a death, a loss of true love, a divorce - his divorce. His fingers are impotent, still, devoid of possibility. Richard now has ALS, and his entire right arm is paralysed. Every one of his fingers was a finely calibrated instrument, dancing across the keys and striking each note with exacting precision. An accomplished concert pianist, Richard's inspired performances received standing ovations from audiences all over.

Every Note Played (Paperback, Large type / large print edition)įrom the bestselling author of STILL ALICE comes a powerful and heartbreakingly moving exploration of regret, forgiveness, freedom - and what it means to be alive.

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