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Astonish Me
Astonish Me
Author: Maggie Shipstead
Astonish Me is the irresistible story of Joan, a young American dancer who helps a Soviet ballet star, the great Arslan Rusakov, defect in 1975. A flash of fame and a passionate love affair follow, but Joan knows that, onstage and off, she is destined to remain in the background. She will never possess Arslan, and she will never be...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307962904
ISBN-10: 0307962903
Publication Date: 4/8/2014
Pages: 288
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3.4 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Audio CD
Members Wishing: 7
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This is a story about ballet It is about the sometimes cut-throat world of ballet; the corps de ballet, the soloists, those who aspire to reach to the top. It is also about love, between friends, families and self. How love can grow despite less than ideal beginnings. There are many things this book is about, but the best thing is reading it. Enjoy!
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