{"product_id":"crossing-bridges-paperback","title":"Crossing Bridges - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossing Bridges, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMark O'Connor's\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eaching memoir, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003etraces his journey\u003c\/strong\u003e from his childhood years, when at age 10 he was winning classical guitar competitions against University graduates, and at age 12 was thrust as a soloist onto the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Ole Opry\u003c\/strong\u003e stage introduced by the \"King of Country Music,\" Roy Acuff. The story covers O'Connor's \u003cstrong\u003e1970s child prodigy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eyears\u003c\/strong\u003e on the road as \u003cstrong\u003enational fiddle and guitar champion\u003c\/strong\u003e. The acclaimed musician learned at the feet of \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican music legends\u003c\/strong\u003e while exploring his relationships with mother, dysfunctional family, a near career-ending accident and his involvement in some of the \u003cstrong\u003eworld's most iconic instrumental bands\u003c\/strong\u003e. O'Connor's memoir details the personal\u003cstrong\u003e triumphs, struggles\u003c\/strong\u003e and demons that informed the decisions he made about his music, career path and the risks he was willing to take for a shot at the brass ring. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 454\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42125511721095,"sku":"9781737450016","price":37.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ee1e4f9c7c9b0eac70cf2766fe8550c4.webp?v=1732578150","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/crossing-bridges-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}