A stolen childhood

the long version

This book paints a beautifully touching portrait of a most difficult person to write about--one blessed with gifts beyond what we can understand or imagine for ourselves. David Earl Moyer, the author's great uncle is one of these prodigies, having a natural musical ability which allowed him to replay whatever piece is played on the piano. Author Ruthann Moyer not only brings her great uncle to life on the page but also helps us, the ordinary reader, to both luxuriate in his gift and to identify with him. She helps us understand him well in a way that he doesn't seem quite so beyond us.