Trying to Remember a Book

Elaine Margarett

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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.
 
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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.
 

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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.