Trying to Remember a Book

Elaine Margarett · 02-19-2013, 11:41 PM

The first book I read where I became aware of the beauty of the written word was a book by Even Hunter (I think) about a blind MC. It followed his life from the time he was seven or so through adulthood, along with his rising career as a pianist. I could have sworn it was called Streets of Gold, but when I recently tried googling it I came up flat.

I was twelve when I read it, purloined from a stack of library books my father had. After that I read everything I could get my hands on by Hunter. Previously, I read books according to the story. This one book gave me a whole new appreciation for the art of storytelling.

So am I imagining this? Does anyone recognize the story? Maybe I have the author wrong.

alleycat · 02-19-2013, 11:43 PM

Probably Evan Hunter.

cornflake · 02-19-2013, 11:48 PM

Streets of Gold, by Evan Hunter. It's out of print but certainly available. About a blind pianist in Harlem.

Amazon link.

The half.com link (where it's considerably cheaper)

alleycat · 02-19-2013, 11:50 PM

A personal note . . .

I got an autographed copy of one of Hunter's book to give as a gift one year. He died a short time after that.

Elaine Margarett · 02-19-2013, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alleycat

Probably Evan Hunter.

<SNORK!> It would help if I spelled the poor man's name correctly!

EM,
Queen of the typos

Elaine Margarett · 02-19-2013, 11:55 PM

Thanks, I found it. <g>

It left quite the impression on me. I went from reading The Black Stallion to Evan Hunter and never looked back.

02-19-2013, 11:41 PM	#1
Elaine Margarett High and Dry Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 1,585	Trying to Remember a Book The first book I read where I became aware of the beauty of the written word was a book by Even Hunter (I think) about a blind MC. It followed his life from the time he was seven or so through adulthood, along with his rising career as a pianist. I could have sworn it was called Streets of Gold, but when I recently tried googling it I came up flat. I was twelve when I read it, purloined from a stack of library books my father had. After that I read everything I could get my hands on by Hunter. Previously, I read books according to the story. This one book gave me a whole new appreciation for the art of storytelling. So am I imagining this? Does anyone recognize the story? Maybe I have the author wrong. Last edited by Elaine Margarett; 02-19-2013 at 11:56 PM.

02-19-2013, 11:43 PM	#2
alleycat I am innocent of all charges. AW Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 51,510	Probably Evan Hunter. __________________ . Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. -Thoreau

02-19-2013, 11:50 PM	#4
alleycat I am innocent of all charges. AW Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 51,510	A personal note . . . I got an autographed copy of one of Hunter's book to give as a gift one year. He died a short time after that. __________________ . Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. -Thoreau

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02-19-2013, 11:48 PM	#3
cornflake practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,903	Streets of Gold, by Evan Hunter. It's out of print but certainly available. About a blind pianist in Harlem. Amazon link. The half.com link (where it's considerably cheaper)

02-19-2013, 11:55 PM	#6
Elaine Margarett High and Dry Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 1,585	Thanks, I found it. <g> It left quite the impression on me. I went from reading The Black Stallion to Evan Hunter and never looked back.