The Soloist by Steven Lopez

The Soloist is a novel of genuine emotional power and drama about the redemptive power of music. It tells the true story of the encounter between a journalist Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless music prodigy playing classical violin in the streets of Los Angeles. Lopez, writing in his article on this exceptional person, will do everything to help Ayers to get back on track. A unique friendship formed, which will transform both their lives.

The Soloist, a book by Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times reporter, confronts us with the relationship between the journalist and Nathaniel Ayers. ...