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Written with a message from Isaac Stern. "Leonard Bernstein's life story is truly one of fulfilling the "American Dream". From his sickly childhood, and under the strong influence of his Jewish immigrant parents, Lenny rose to become one of the world's greatest and most beloved musicians, conductors and composers. His family always played a key role in his life as did his Jewish heritage. From his early education at Boston Latin School and later at Harvard, Lenny's determination and joyful spirit pervaded his life as a student. His remarkable self-confidence, thirst for knowledge, and sense of showmanship won him lifelong friends, and the respect of his peers and professional mentors. Bernstein's music education, his natural talent, and his good luck in being in the right place at the right time, propelled him into the spotlight at an early stage in his career. From Carnegie Hall to Tanglewood, and from Broadway to the New York philharmonic, Bernstein's passion for music, diverse talents, stage presence, and boyish charm brought him acclaim in the worlds of classical music, ballet and theatre." Picture-book Biography Series