Crossing Bridges

**Crossing Bridges,** **Mark O’Connor’s** **aching memoir,** **traces his journey** from his childhood years, when at age 10 he was winning classical guitar competitions against University graduates, and at age 12 was thrust as a soloist onto the **Grand Ole Opry** stage introduced by the “King of Country Music,” Roy Acuff. The story covers O’Connor’s **1970s child prodigy** **years** on the road as **national fiddle and guitar champion**. The acclaimed musician learned at the feet of **American music legends** while exploring his relationships with mother, dysfunctional family, a near career-ending accident and his involvement in some of the **world’s most iconic instrumental bands**. O’Connor’s memoir details the personal **triumphs, struggles** and demons that informed the decisions he made about his music, career path and the risks he was willing to take for a shot at the brass ring.