The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty, Hardcover/Martin Schleske

Are the sounds and signposts that direct us towards the meaning of life hidden? One of the greatest luthiers of our time reveals the secrets of his profession--and how each phase of handcrafting a violin can point us toward our calling, our true selves, and the overwhelming power and gentleness of God's love. Martin Schleske explains that our world is flooded with metaphors, parables, and messages from God. But are we truly listening? Do we really see? Using his life experiences, his insights as a master violin maker, and Scripture, Schleske challenges readers to understand the world, ourselves, and the Creator in fresh ways. When we are able to express the inexpressible, the unheard aspects of life, we become like a well-tuned instrument. As Schleske says, "In the final analysis, music is prayer cast into sound." The message of this unique book is mirrored in the sensitive photographs by Donata Wenders, an internationally recognized photographer from Berlin. About the Author Martin Schleske , a best-selling German author, is renowned not only for his writing but also for his innovative and skillful work as a violinmaker. His violins, violas, and celli bring the musician and instrument together, creating unimaginable depth in music making. Just as Schleske's instruments open up a world of beauty for the musician, so do his books and articles open up the beauty of creation and God's heart to the reader. Janet Gesme teaches German and music at Central Oregon Community College and enjoys translating and interpreting German, Russian, and Spanish. She played viola professionally for twenty-nine years and now plays cello with the Central Oregon Symphony.