Critical Praise

“A wonderful, inspiring story of a teacher who pushed his students to do more than they thought they could --- and changed their lives.” 

—Jeannette Walls, bestselling author of THE GLASS CASTLE

“Inspirational…for those who had a figure like Mr. K in their lives, STRINGS ATTACHED will resonate. Everyone else will wish they had been so lucky.”

—New York Times Book Review

“A vivid often tender portrait…that ends up ripping your heart out.”

—USA Today

“Makes me believe that one man can make a difference.”

—Yo-Yo Ma

"STRINGS ATTACHED is about how tough love can also be unconditional love. It is proof that a great teacher can inspire his students for life."

—Amy Chua, author of THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHER

“A clear, unflinching, deeply emotional story about that one person who changed our lives…Like Morrie Schwartz and Randy Pausch, Mr. K will soon become the universal teacher that all of us recognize as our own.”

—Bruce Feiler, bestselling author of THE SECRETS OF HAPPY FAMILIES

"STRINGS ATTACHED…reminds us to be thankful for those teachers who made a difference in our lives, those who refused to listen to our excuses, those who terrorized us as did Mr. K., who pushed us to overcome obstacles, who took us out of ourselves and helped carry us toward our dreams."

—Smoky Mountain News

“Touching…Should appeal to musicians and the non-musicians alike.” 

—American Music Teacher