Angel White
The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby is a moving read. I'm not a huge fan of ballets, but have seen a few shows. I am always in awe of the beautiful and gracefulness of the dancers.
This book gives long-overdue recognition to five ballerinas who helped shape the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Their stories are both inspiring and heartbreaking. The sacrifices these ladies made is nothing short of amazing.
Knowing nothing of these women beforehand, the author's writing makes it easy to really get a feel for who they are and what they went through. At times the narrative jumps around a bit, but overall it’s a beautiful and necessary celebration of talent and legacy that deserves to be remembered.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby is a moving read. I'm not a huge fan of ballets, but have seen a few shows. I am always in awe of the beautiful and gracefulness of the dancers.
This book gives long-overdue recognition to five ballerinas who helped shape the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Their stories are both inspiring and heartbreaking. The sacrifices these ladies made is nothing short of amazing.
Knowing nothing of these women beforehand, the author's writing makes it easy to really get a feel for who they are and what they went through. At times the narrative jumps around a bit, but overall it’s a beautiful and necessary celebration of talent and legacy that deserves to be remembered.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.