Maria’s Scarf

A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big

By: Zoro

Narrated by: Zoro

Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

A beautiful and transformative memoir, Maria’s Scarf is the incredible story of a mother’s love, a family’s unbreakable bond, and a starry-eyed boy who never lost sight of his dreams.

As the fatherless biracial child of a Mexican immigrant, Danny Donnelly was never expected to amount to much. Before the age of nine, his single mother had moved her seven children more than thirty times—from the impoverished streets of South Central Los Angeles to rural Oregon and everywhere in between.

Sometimes there was no home to go to, so they slept in their ’62 Chevy; sometimes dinner was a slice of bread; sometimes they showered in a nearby park. Desperate yet ever hopeful, they clung to the only thing they had—each other. Through it all, Danny longed for his father’s love and approval, ultimately channeling his pain and transforming himself into Zoro, one of the world’s greatest drummers.

Eloquent, hilarious, and remarkably tender, Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big, tells the story of a family fighting for survival against almost insurmountable odds. Through laughter, tears, and many misadventures, Zoro touches the heart of every listener—young or old, citizen or immigrant—and speaks to the dreamer in all of us, emboldening everyone to live fantazmical lives.

An Educator’s Guide is available: s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.blackstoneaudio.com/Maria%27s_Scarf_Educator%27s_Guide.pdf

©2024 Zoro (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

A Heartfelt Tribute

If you're looking for a memoir that will uplift your spirits and leave you feeling inspired, look no further than "Maria's Scarf." Zoro's journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love and determination. This isn't just a book about a man's rise from the streets of Compton to the grand stages of the world as a celebrated drummer; it's a poignant tribute to the woman who fueled his dreams and the unwavering faith that propelled him forward. It will have you laughing, crying and inspired to keep dreaming.

Amazing Story

This is an absolutely amazing true story of a young boy turning into a man, who dreamed big and always had his mother’s support. I found it hard to put down since it was such an exciting story. It’s about having faith in your skills, being positive and not giving up. This is also a book about friends, family and overcoming hardships. Zoro did a great job in narrating this book. It was easy to listen to the incredible details of his life. Talk about being a fly on the wall. So many great stories about his famous friends while he was still young and his experiences performing with some of the best musicians in the world. There is even a great drum solo at the end of the book.

Honesty and Humility

The story is riveting and kept me listening intently all the way through the last drum solo.

Life & perspective changing. Make it a movie!

Zoro, my family and I attend bayside Adv. after being in FT worship ministry for years we landed there. I kept hearing your name around there and had no idea who you were. Once they announced your book I downloaded it and listened. Even my kids listened to pieces when I in the car with me. They fell in love with your stories and resilience. As a musician I loved hearing about your love for music and how it drives you and ministered to you even in the hard seasons. I feel the same. When you said at the end about how even if your dreams don’t come true you can help encourage it to come true for your kids… (not exactly those words) I lost it. Your story is amazing! God is not don’t with you yet. 🙌🏻

What a lovely book

I can feel the love of his mother and the siblings. Very well written, I can visualize this story.