The Songbook of Benny Lament, Amy Harmon
The Songbook of Benny Lament, Amy Harmon
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The Songbook of Benny Lament

Author: Amy Harmon

Narrator: Rob Shapiro

Unabridged: 14 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/16/2021

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of What the Wind Knows and From Sand and Ash comes a powerful love story about a musical duo who put everything on the line to be together.New York, 1960: For Benny Lament, music is his entire life. With his father’s deep ties to the mob, the Bronx piano man has learned that love and family can get you in trouble. So he keeps to himself, writing songs for other musicians, avoiding the spotlight…until the night his father brings him to see Esther Mine sing.Esther is a petite powerhouse with a gorgeous voice. And when Benny writes a hit song and performs it with her, their collaboration thrusts the duo onto the national stage…and stirs up old issues and new scrutiny that the mob—and Benny—would rather avoid.It would be easier to walk away. But the music and the woman are too hard for the piano man to resist. Benny’s songs and Esther’s vocals are an explosive combination, a sound that fans can’t get enough of. But though America might love the music they make together, some people aren’t ready for Benny Lament and Esther Mine on—or off—the stage.

About Amy Harmon

Amy Harmon is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and New York Times bestselling author. Her books have been published in two dozen languages—truly a dream come true for a little country girl from Utah. Harmon has written sixteen novels, including the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post bestseller What the Wind Knows; the USA Today bestsellers The Smallest Part, Making Faces, and Running Barefoot; and the #1 Amazon bestselling historical novel From Sand and Ash, which won a Whitney Award for Book of the Year in 2016. Her novel A Different Blue is a New York Times bestseller. Her USA Today bestselling fantasy The Bird and the Sword was a Goodreads Best Book of 2016 finalist. For updates on upcoming book releases, author posts, and more, go to www.authoramyharmon.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on September 19, 2021

Oh. my. goodness. Only a brilliant author who can honestly pour out her feelings into pages, playing with our feelings like strings of guitar and create an unforgettable composition like this! Ms. Harmon, you’re the magician! I think telling you that my emotions are all over the space is not enough......more

Goodreads review by Christy on March 18, 2021

5 stars Amy Harmon slayed me with Benny and Esther’s story. I couldn’t have loved The Songbook of Benny Lament more. This story was stunning and the writing was phenomenal. Benny and Esther meet in the early 60’s when Benny’s Pops takes him to hear her sing. Her voice is completely unforgettable.......more

Goodreads review by Shabby on December 14, 2020

A panoramic spectacular story set against the backdrop of motown music, mafia & segregation. There is no single passage in this profoundly researched book that one could actually fault. Even though I haven't lived in that Era in this country, yet every scene had me awestruck in its weighty philosophy......more

Goodreads review by Ｄｒｅｙ on March 30, 2021

5 Stars! ... Tell me your stories, Benny and Esther. A new hit by Amy Harmon! Right now guys, I am struggling putting into words how the story made me feel. If I say, "I really loved it," I feel like it isn't enough to convince y'all to read this. The one thing that I know for sure, and that is, a......more

Goodreads review by Canadian Jen on December 13, 2021

I’ve had Harmon on my TBR for a few years. Finally, I was able to pick one up - although it is her latest. This read like a memoir. A fabulous one. There are mobsters and music and takes place in 1969 when Benny is interviewed on a famous radio show. Benny is a songwriter. Esther is a singer. He’s wh......more

Quotes

“The story is enlightening, heart-breaking, and ultimately inspiring as these two beautiful characters find the soul of what it truly means to be human and love. Powerful writing, enthralling reading!” —TJ Mackay, founder and publisher of InD’tale Magazine“Amy’s stories are always deeply addictive and transporting, but beyond that, her compassion and insight into the human experience raises her work to another level completely. She is in a class of her own.” —Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author“The Songbook of Benny Lament is typical of Harmon’s style: fluid, elegant, and filled with grace. A must read of 2021 and beyond.” —Emma Scott, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

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