Maria’s Scarf

Reviews

“Zoro composes a tremendously hopeful ode to music and family. This bewitching rags-to-riches tale keeps an infectious beat.”

“Zoro’s memoir reads like compelling fiction—a living testament to how love can nurture the soul for triumph amid life’s deep difficulties.”

“Zoro’s memoir will make you smile. The story captures what it means to love hard, stay true to a dream, overcome huge obstacles, and reach for the stars. Like the author himself, Maria’s Scarf is triumphant in spirit, full of heart.”  

“Although I make my living with words, I find myself at a loss for words to express how amazing Zoro’s story is. At times, it is hilarious; at other times, heartbreaking; at all times, deeply and beautifully human. I have never read anything like it.”

“Captivating…exhilarating…inspiring…riveting…An eight-course meal with dessert! Bravo, Zoro!”

“These pages aren’t just about how to live a beautiful life when it’s easy, but how to press forward with tenacity and courage and love when life is hard. If you’ve got a pulse, you are going to be touched by this book.”

“Engaging and evocative, Maria’s Scarf is a glorious portrayal of the poignancy of love, one that kept me turning each page. A magical story filled with surprise and delight, this unforgettable memoir serves as a testament to the power of a mother’s love and one boy’s sheer determination. Every mother who has dreams for her children needs to read this!”

“This book had me laughing and crying, sometimes on the same page, but is more than a memoir. With its cinematic splendor, Maria’s Scarf is a movie that calls to be made—one that will inspire millions.”

“Much like his drumming, Zoro’s memoir is filled with heart and soul and captures the rhythm of a life filled with adversity, adventure, and ascension. Through his unforgettable journey, he shows us all how to become a shining star. A deeply affecting book about overcoming the odds that will make your heart sing.”

“The rich and colorful details that are woven into every story make his book come alive. If ever there was a story about God making way for one of His own, this is it. Highly recommended!”

“Sometimes, we need to see how someone overcomes the obstacles in their life to muster up the courage necessary to meet our own. Maria’s Scarf is a portrait of courage that will inspire dreamers, both young and old. A timely immigrant story of a family pursuing the American dream. You’ll be thinking about these heartbreaking, hilarious, and harrowing adventures long after you put the book down!”

“Both Zoro and I were blessed to live our dreams. Maria’s Scarf will inspire you to never give up on yours.”

“I can’t recall ever reading a book when I just wanted to stand up and cheer again and again, but that’s how Zoro’s memoir affected me. If I could, I would give this book to every young person in the world.”

“Zoro’s beautiful and touching memoir, Maria’s Scarf, is a testament to the strength and tenacity of the human spirit.”

“Filled with wit, wisdom, grit, and glory, Maria’s Scarf will leave you with a hopeful sense of possibility and the desire to rock the world in your own way!”

“Zoro and our lifelong customer, Elvis Presley, were cut from the same cloth…Zoro’s book pays tribute to the heroes who shaped his life in such a beautiful and honoring way that you can feel the love seeping off the pages. Elvis would have loved Zoro and this book!”

“This inspiring story will open hearts, fuel hopes, and restore faith for readers across multiple generations, backgrounds, and beliefs…Maria’s Scarf is the kind of uplifting story you’ll want to read and discuss with everyone you know. The absolute must-read of the year.”

“With whip-smart prose and a talent for telling stories, Zoro catapults us into the world of music, but he also takes us on a journey of growing up and what it means to be a family. He captures his childhood as a dreamer that is authentic and pulses like a pattern of drum beats. Maria’s Scarf is a generous and moving story of sacrifice, family, and hope.”

“Maria’s Scarf is the funny, touching, and inspiring story of a mother whose unending love…gave her son the faith and courage to relentlessly pursue his impossible dream.”

“One of the best books I’ve read in years. Uplifting, hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, Maria’s Scarf is a revelation. A love letter to those who love us unconditionally.”

“Maria’s Scarf is an overcoming family saga of epic proportions, brimming with heart and soul, joy and pain, tribulation and triumph. The book is real at every level.”

“You quickly fall in love with these characters. All the elements of a visual story leap off the page at you with every turn. It’s Whiplash meets Rocky meets The Blindside…with the heart of Forrest Gump. A must-read…and hopefully soon a must-see as well.”

“Maria’s Scarf is emotional and inspiring. I couldn’t put it down!”

“If you have ever doubted the power to become what you dream despite your circumstances, then read Maria’s Scarf. The American dream comes alive in this wonderfully poignant and exquisitely written account of how an immigrant mother’s faith and fortitude transforms the lives of her children. You’ll be singing the Hallelujah chorus at the end!” 

“A must-read for anyone who has lived, loved, lost, and knew there was something greater waiting for them.”

“This story is for all who dream. It’s for all who have felt shut out and let down; it’s for all who have been buoyed up by someone who unrelentingly kept a candle of faith and hope lit.” 

“Zoro’s memoir portrays a boy who is rich with faith, tenacity, resiliency, and drive! He reminds us that sometimes we just have to fake it ’til we make it! My whole-hearted applause for Maria’s Scarf.”

“Maria’s Scarf proves how becoming one of the world’s greatest drummers is not only about technique, but it’s also about the forging of a man’s soul so that each time he lays down a beat, you can feel the pain, joy, and love of Zoro’s improbable and incredible story.”

“Belief is powerful. It can cause us to persevere against all odds and do great things…An extraordinary example of how a mother’s faith in God and steadfast belief in her son can make all the difference. It will restore your hope even in the hardest of times.”

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