With wit and affection, Goldsworthy captures the hopes and uncertainties of youth, the fear and exhilaration of performing, and the complex bonds between teacher and student. An unforgettable cast of characters joins her- her family; her friends and rivals; and her teacher, Mrs Sivan, who inspires and challenges her in equal measure, and who transforms what seems an impossible dream into something real and sustaining.
'Marvellous. Enlightenment and joy on every page' - Helen Garner
'I loved this book. Anna Goldsworthy's memoir left me awed, inspired and humbled.' - Alice Pung
'This is a lovely, warm book - a terrific depiction of the powerful bonds between student and teacher, musician and composer, and, at its core, between two very talented women.' - Bookseller+Publisher
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