War Time, Peace Time, My Time (e-bog) af Dorice Greenfield, Greenfield

War Time, Peace Time, My Time e-bog

93,45 DKK (inkl. moms 116,81 DKK)
_____________A charming account of the life of Dorice Greenfield; dancer, wife, mother and now, author. At fifteen, Dorice runs away from her evacuated school campus, and the relative safety of the English countryside, to return to a terrifying London at war; one of rationing, doodlebugs and bomb shelters. Determined to pursue her love of dance, it isn't long before she is touring the country,...
E-bog 93,45 DKK
Forfattere Dorice Greenfield, Greenfield (forfatter)
Udgivet 26 november 2015
Længde 134 sider
Genrer BGHA
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781448215669
_____________A charming account of the life of Dorice Greenfield; dancer, wife, mother and now, author. At fifteen, Dorice runs away from her evacuated school campus, and the relative safety of the English countryside, to return to a terrifying London at war; one of rationing, doodlebugs and bomb shelters. Determined to pursue her love of dance, it isn't long before she is touring the country, performing at theatres and military bases, and receiving Nylons from American soldiers. Once considered too risqu for a good girl, dressing in sexy costumes and taking to the stage becomes a patriotic duty, buoying up the spirits of a nation of young soldiers. But amidst this fear and excitement, when she falls for a Jewish man, Dorice must face down prejudice in order to marry her love, fighting new battles as the war subsides. Dorice Greenfield is an inspiration a brave young woman who filled her life with adventure in the face of adversity and, in leading by example, gave her family the best start in life.