The Children of Willesden Lane by Mona Golabek

The Children of Willesden Lane by Mona Golabek

Famed concert pianist Mona Golabek shares the inspirational true story of her mother's escape from pre-WWII Vienna to an orphanage in London - 243 Willesden Lane. "The music will give you strength...it will be your best friend in life." With these words - the last she would ever hear from her mother - ringing in her ears, young piano prodigy Lisa Jura boarded the Kindertransport and headed for safety. Amidst the dozens of Jewish refugees trying to make their way in war-torn London, Lisa forms indelible friendships, finds romance and, against all odds, wins a scholarship to study piano at the Royal Academy of Music. As she creates a new life for herself, she never lets go of the hope of one day reconnecting with her family. The Children Of Willesden Lane is a stunning testament to the power of music to lift the human spirit and to grant the soul endurance, patience and peace.

Golabek, Mona: - Mona Golabek is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, the host of the popular syndicated classical music radio show, The Romantic Hours, and Grammy-nominated recording artist. With her sister, Rene Golabek Kaye, she has performed at the Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center, and London's Festival Hall. Ms. Golabek lives in Los Angeles.

Lee Cohen is a journalist, screenwriter, and poet. He lives in Los Angeles.

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ISBN 13	9780446527811
ISBN 10	0446527815
Title	The Children of Willesden Lane
Author	Mona Golabek
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Little, Brown & Company
Year published	2002-04-25
Number of pages	256
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