The Angels - Softcover

Sharp, Stuart J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848973039 ISBN 13: 9781848973039

Publisher: Olympia Publishers, 2012

Synopsis

When he was as young as three years old, Stuart encountered spirits of dead people such as Sally and her son James. This was during the cruel winter of 1947 when he witnessed snow fall for the first time. He called them snow people . His parents constantly worried about their young son who always seemed to be talking to himself in the early hours instead of sleeping. He kept such nefarious activities secret from friends for fear of bullying. As time went by his younger sister Hilary became aware of Stuart's strange connections and saw for herself his incredible abilities, that manifested over a short period. Was it just his vivid imagination, as his father thought, or was it real? Stuart was known as a dreamer and failed his eleven plus and left school unqualified. He preferred to live in his dreams where he felt safe. The power of such dreams provided him with a constant source of guidance and went a long way to support him through a dysfunctional, impoverished background. Only when he allows himself to follow his own path and ambitions does he find determination and purpose which lead him to great personal achievements and successes in exciting new pastures.

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About the Author

Stuart, a one-time homeless, penniless non-musician had a vision of becoming a world class composer, author and film maker whose friends included Presidents and Pop Stars. Such foresights also drew him to Africa where he imagined a great concert. He saw himself organising and composing the music for the giant event in the jungle. He dreamt of great orchestras recording the music whirring around in his head. These were compelling images and he saw himself writing a best-selling book about it. Just as clear was a film he would make that would one day be produced and shown around the world. The catalyst to propel him on this impossible odyssey was the tragic death of his son. Making the decision to set out on the adventure was a desperate one. Following the divorce he lost everything and for a time lived rough in his car and later in Shepherds Bush, London.Eventually he moved into a hostel for the homeless and later became its night manager. In the following decades he rose from the ashes and the Philharmonia Orchestra of London's ovation following their recording of his Angeli Symphony was a singular moment in time. He eventually travelled to the Dark Continent and against all odds organised and composed the music for one of Africa's most successful concerts just as his dream foretold. The publication of his book The Angels is a giant leap forward towards completing his trilogy of dreams.

Edition details

• Publisher: Olympia Publishers
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848973039
• ISBN 13: 9781848973039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 255