How to Build a Piano Bench

by Ruthi Postow Birch
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Good Books rating 4.23
Biography and Memoir
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  • ID: 4865
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9781632991096
  • Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
  • Published: 2017-03-07
  • Reviews: 3

How to Build a Piano Bench is a touching and humorous memoir by Ruthi Postow Birch, recounting her childhood in Pritchard, Alabama, and the life lessons she learned there. Her father's words, 'Get an education, get off Petain Street, and amount to something,' became her guiding principle. The book is filled with anecdotes and advice on turning both strengths and weaknesses into advantages, offering inspiration to anyone with a dream of achieving more. /n/nRuthi's story is not just about personal growth but also about the power of education and determination. She shares how she applied the lessons from her upbringing to build a successful business in Washington, DC, making her journey a testament to the power of perseverance and self-belief.

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Goodreads · Goodreads User · 2025-10-22
motivational 4.20

The book is a great source of motivation and practical advice. The author's personal stories make the lessons more relatable and engaging.

A Goodreads user found the book to be a great source of motivation and practical advice. The author's personal stories make the lessons more relatable and engaging. The book's humble philosophy is particularly noteworthy, offering a fresh perspective on success. The reviewer appreciated the author's candidness and the practical advice offered throughout the book. The setting in Alabama adds a unique charm to the narrative, making it both educational and entertaining.

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    A Humble Philosophy for Great Success

    Get an education, get off Petain Street, and amount to something.

    The book's humble philosophy is particularly noteworthy, offering a fresh perspective on success.

Claire McKinney PR · 2025-10-22
thought-provoking 4.00

The book is a compelling read that highlights the importance of personal growth and self-improvement. The author's journey is both inspiring and thought-provoking.

The reviewer at Claire McKinney PR found the book to be a compelling read, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and self-improvement. The author's journey from a humble background to achieving success is both inspiring and thought-provoking. The book's lessons are universal and can be applied to various aspects of life. The reviewer appreciated the author's candidness and the practical advice offered throughout the book.

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    Thirteen East Petain Street, Prichard, Alabama—that's an important address for me. It's where I learned...

    The book's lessons are universal and can be applied to various aspects of life.

    The author's journey from a humble background to achieving success is both inspiring and thought-provoking.

Stacy's Books · Stacy · 2017-01-01
inspiring 4.50

The book is a heartwarming tale that offers practical advice and inspiration. The author's personal anecdotes make the lessons more relatable and engaging.

Stacy found the book to be a delightful read, filled with personal stories that bring the lessons to life. The advice on turning strengths and weaknesses into advantages is particularly noteworthy. The setting in Alabama adds a unique charm to the narrative, making it both educational and entertaining. Stacy appreciated the author's humble philosophy and found the book to be a great source of motivation.

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    Full of anecdotes and advice on how to make both your strengths and weaknesses work to your advantage, this wonderful story will inspire and delight anyone who reads it.

    The book is a heartwarming tale that offers practical advice and inspiration.

    The setting in Alabama adds a unique charm to the narrative, making it both educational and entertaining.

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