The Life, Times and Music of Mark Raphael | By Gillian Thornhill

Gillian Thornhill

ISBN 10: 1477239421 / ISBN 13: 9781477239421

Published by AuthorHouse UK, 2012

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The Life, Times and Music of Mark Raphael | By Gillian Thornhill | Gillian Thornhill | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2012 | AuthorHouse UK | EAN 9781477239421 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life, Times and Music of Mark Raphael | By Gillian Thornhill
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1477239421
• ISBN 13: 9781477239421
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 10D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 282 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This biography explores the life of Harris Furstenfeld, born in 1900 of Polish Jewish immigrant parents into the dire poverty of London's East End. Fatherless six weeks after his birth, his childhood is one of hardship and deprivation, yet his love of music transcends the squalor of his surroundings. His mind is filled with the immovable ambition to become a concert singer, no matter what the obstacles. He decides to change his name to Mark Raphael, and to forge a career for himself. From soup kitchens and second hand clothes to direct charity, bullying,persistent worry about making ends meet, and living through two world wars, his struggles enable him to achieve his goal, and much more.

About the Author

Gillian Thornhill is a retired teacher of languages, living in North Yorkshire, England. This is her second book, but her first biography. Apart from writing, her interests include reading, travel, music and theatre, walking in the Yorkshire countryside and interacting with friends.