Cheerful by Request (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Edna Ferber

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331140560 ISBN 13 : 9781331140566

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A strict dance teacher, two wary soldiers, and a wartime ballroom that transforms their lives.

In the bustle of a wartime city, a determined instructor named Miss Hall takes on two hesitant sailors and a room full of anxious dancers. Her steady guidance and sharp wit turn awkward steps into confident movement, and fear into focus. The moment they step onto the floor, the story follows not just the steps, but the courage to try, to belong, and to connect with others in a time of upheaval.

Through lively sessions, small triumphs, and the quiet breakthroughs of new friendships, the book explores how a single class can unlock social grace and personal growth. It combines warm character moments with vivid glimpses of the social world surrounding wartime recreation dances, where everyone is learning to cope, laugh, and dream again.

• Watch beginners gain confidence as they learn to move in rhythm and line up with partners.
• See how a strict teacher’s guidance becomes a lifeline for self-belief.
• Meet the people who make the ballroom a place of community and connection.
• Experience the emotional edge of wartime life through music, dance, and conversation.

Ideal for readers drawn to history, resilience, and stories where small acts of skill and kindness change lives during challenging times.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331140560
• ISBN 13: 9781331140566
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 376
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