The Soloist (chapter 7-12)

"The Soloist" is a book that I would consider an auto and regular biography. By this point in the book, I learned about the lives of Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers. In most biographies, they are written about the live of one person. In "The Soloist", Steve Lopez writes in such ways to incorporate the life story of two men into an intriguing story that leaves you yearning for more.

Lopez writes about real issues that matters. "The Soloist" discusses the issues of people living on the streets, his schizophrenia, music, and passion. He tries to teach you to look beyond what is literally there and appreciate what is behind everything. Most people look at the bums on the streets and pass by them like they do not exists. Lopez was different. Maybe you can say he payed close attention in search of a story, but either way he sees Nathanial for more than a bum. He came time and time again to see his real story. Chapters 7 through 12 expand on his interest in Nathaniel's life.

At this point in the story, Steve Lopez is doing everything he can to help Nathaniel out and learn about him. He brings him to Disney Hall to see his favorite symphony preform. This touches on the political issues of social class. Here you have this journalist who has his life together spending quality time with this man who has been living on the streets refusing to live in a homeless shelter. These types of things don't often happen because people are so caught up in what people think and would not want their social rating to go down. Steve Lopez does not care about these issues at all. He is initially in search of a story and is willing to do what it takes for his career but is slowly discovering friendship and an incredible inspiration. Nathaniel was so greatful of the symphony and was able to enjoy this because of Steve.

People can really learn through the life of Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers even by only reading the twelve chapters of the book.