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So, This is America! is author Elfi Hornby's third book, preceded by her acclaimed
Dancing to War and Shadow of Defeat.
So, this Is America!
Elfi Hornby
So, This is America! begins with Elfi's arrival in the US in 1949.
As a German, married to the 'black sheep' of a prominant family, and as a professional classical dancer landing in Omaha,
Nebraska, she has three strikes against her. In spite of a troubled marriage, widespread anti-German sentiments, rejection
by her in-laws, and the void of opportunities for a professional dancer, she carves a life for herself, her family, and
her career. At the height of her success, tragedy strikes. Hatred and prejudice add a last, devastating blow. Embittered,
she leaves Omaha with her children to find peace and healing in the beautiful Northwest.
So, This is America! is a moving, true story of a determined spirit,
and is a portrait of America in the mid-twentieth century.
About The Author
Elfi Hornby came to this country in 1949 and settled in Omaha, Nebraska, where she raised a family
and opened a ballet school. To provide a showcase for her talented students, she founded the Children's Dance Theater, which
later became the Omaha Dance Theater. She directed and choreographed many original ballets such as Esmeralda, River
Gold, The Little Matchgirl, The Lonely Crowd, and classics such as Firebird, and excerpts
from Swan Lake. Later she moved to Portland, Oregon to head the Dance Department at Reed College. When she retired,
she found time to pursue other interests such as painting and writing.
To order any of Elfi's books, visit her website:
email:
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Winner!
2002 Bold Media
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Dancing to War
Elfi Hornby
Elfi came to this country
in 1949, and settled in Omaha, Nebraska where she raised a family and opened a ballet school. To provide a showcase for her
talented students, she founded the Children’s Dance Theater, which later became the Omaha Dance Theater. She directed
and choreographed many original ballets such as Esmeralda, River Gold, The Little Matchgirl, The Lonely Crowd, and classics
such as The Firebird, and excerpts from Swan lake.
Later, she moved to Portland, Oregon to head the Dance Department at Reed College. When she retired, she
finally found time to pursue other interests like painting and writing.
Dancing to War is her first book, followed by her next work, Shadow of Defeat. Published
by Elfi Hornby, softcover, 5.5x8.5, 296 pages, ISBN #0-9708590-2-3.
Purchase Elfi's books from her web site:
http://www.ElfiHornby.com,
email:
rauna@comcast.net
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Shadow of Defeat
Elfi Hornby
Shadow of Defeat is Elfi Hornby’s second book, a sequel to her acclaimed Dancing to War.
She invites the reader to walk with her through the turbulent years of growing up in Nazi Germany, and surviving WWII and
its gloomy aftermath. It is a touching personal story, and a thought-provoking account of that time and immorality of governments
and of war. Published by Elfi Hornby, softcover, 5.5x8.5, 243 pages, ISBN # 0-9741062-0-8.
Purchase Elfi's books
from her web site:
www.ElfiHornby.com
email:
rauna@comcast.net
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