Tracked shipping to New Zealand with premium packaging for just NZ$15 

Ship to
New Zealand
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada The Light of Seven Days a Novel
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
339
Format
Paperback
ISBN13
9781953002433
Categories

The Light of Seven Days a Novel

River Adams (Author) · Delphinium Books · Paperback

The Light of Seven Days a Novel - Adams, River

New Book Imported to New Zealand
Delivery: 02 Nov - 09 Nov Shipping: 13 to 14 business days.
NZ$ 42.78
Import costs and 15% GST included in the price ✅
NZ$ 42.78

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "The Light of Seven Days a Novel"

Dinah would be dancing lead roles with the famous Kirov ballet, but growing antisemitism threatens her career and her life, forcing her to flee to Philadelphia, which seems like her best chance until she finds out that success in her new homeland is very different than she expected.Living with her Babby after her parents' death, 10-year-old Dinah Ash is invited to train at Leningrad's legendary Vaganova Ballet School. In the world of elite dance, she works hard, falls in love, and weathers the Soviet Union's ubiquitous antisemitism, but despite an impressive talent, she quickly learns that dancers of her "profile" don't make prima ballerinas. Love of Leningrad, ballet, friends, family, and books sustain Dinah until history intervenes. The Soviet war in Afghanistan, the rise of perestroika, and a re-emergence of Nazism leave her vulnerable and exposed. Realizing escape is her only option, she applies for refugee status in America. Dinah's adjustment to life in the US is a test as much of her identity as of her perseverance. Is who she is something Dinah can forge on her own? Or is identity imposed by upbringing, public opinion, and the myths of our cultures? As Dinah struggles with the questions of religion, race, and worth, her choices and the people she encounters will determine whether the dream of a better life can survive the weight of the past.For readers who enjoy thoughtful and unusual immigration stories like Adiche's Americanah with that special twist of love star-crossed and otherwise.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews