A Dancer’s Final Bow

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

A Dancer's Final Bow is a collection of autobiographical sketches based on the author's childhood in Colorado, her experiences as a single mom, and her life as a dancer. "Chokecherries" evokes an early life spent in Cheyenne Canyon surrounded by Native American lore. "The Cherry Coke" commemorates her first romance in fifth grade. "Green" calls on memories of a nearly fatal sledding accident when she was thirteen. "The Boarders" reflects on her eleven-year stint as a host mother to foreign exchange students. "A Dancer's Final Bow" describes a horrific accident which ended her dance career. Part II of the book contains portraits of eighteen women including "The Idol", "The Chameleon," " The Bitch," "The Coyote," "The Artist," "The Old-Fashioned Girl," " The Slut," "The Infanta." " The Madonna," and "The Sage." Part III consists of Vignettes based on a theme such as " Innocence," "Discouraged," Regret," "Color," "Time," "Jobs," "Girlfriends, and "Hands."