Book characterize - The Soloist by Steve Lopez

Now a major motion picture, The Soloist is a story about a very unique interaction in the middle of two men living in Los Angeles, California. Nathaniel Ayers is a man who attended Julliard as a young person, but never completed his education. He was overcome by the pressure and competition at Julliard and started receiving bad grades. While he was failing school, every person still recognized that he had world-class talent, but he just could not focus and find order in his life.

Eventually, Nathaniel was forced to drop out of school by his own lack of reasoning stability, and ended up living on the street. He found his way to Los Angeles and placed there due to the fact that a sculpture of Beethoven was created in one of the city's parks. Nathaniel made his way colse to the city and often played his dilapidated violin in a colse to tunnel which in case,granted him with adequate acoustics.

One day, Steve Lopez crossed paths with Nathaniel Ayers. Lopez was intrigued by Nathaniel, and as a journalist for the Los Angeles Times, saw Nathaniel as his next column. He began asking Nathaniel questions and interviewing him, and building a bond. Lopez learned about Nathaniel's past and how he in fact did attend Julliard as a world-class musician. The story kept getting better, and Lopez published a series of articles to curious readers about the life of Ayers.

Lopez never incredible the reaction that came from publishing his articles. Citizen replied with the need for more data on Nathaniel's life, and even started sending in musical instruments for him to play. Nathaniel had been playing an awful two-string violin since he did not have the money to buy a new instrument or even strings. He received new violins and a new bass; the instrument he had longed for since leaving Julliard.

However, Ayers could not lug the instruments colse to with him in the streets due to the fact that he could be mugged or have the instruments stolen while sleeping. Therefore, Lopez and Ayers agreed that the instruments could be stored at a local extra needs premise where Ayers could go any time he wanted to play and hopefully receive help. Lopez realized that Ayers had reasoning disability and insecurities and if Ayers would spend time at the premise playing his violins and bass, he may decide to stay in one of the free apartments and get treated for his extra needs.

However, Nathaniel was stubborn and did not trust anyone. He did not agree that he needed help and was perfectly article living on the streets and playing his violin in the tunnel. After visiting the premise more, he began to let his guard down and even started staying in his apartment. Lopez even contacts some of Ayers' old friends and family, and sets up visitation with him in his apartment in Los Angeles' Skid Row area.

Through several reasoning breakdowns and stresses in their relationship, Ayers and Lopez learn to trust and understand each other in ways they never expected. Lopez learns that Nathaniel has extra needs and he cannot expect to convert him over night. Ayers learns that every person is not out to get him, and that Citizen in fact can be trusted. They both learn that Nathaniel is still an breathtaking musician, and needs music in his life to stay content.

In the end, Nathaniel gains a friend in Steve Lopez, becomes acquainted with old friends who are expert musicians, and has a safe place to live. Not only does he have an apartment, but Lopez and the safe house dedicate a space to Nathaniel where he can institution and teach others to play. They even name the music room after Nathaniel. Overall, this book was an easy read, but very entertaining. The story makes you feel good and give more appreciation to those with reasoning disabilities. It also helps Citizen perceive that every person has a story to their lives and deserves respect. This book is rated 4.5 out of 5.