A lovely take on a rough period in human history.
1968 was a year of upheaval. Senator Robert F. Kennedy announced his entrance into the presidential race only to be murdered. Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated, which sparked riots across the country. Outraged people around the globe gathered to protest the Vietnam War. It is against this tumultuous backdrop that Anna Rossi begins a grand trip through Europe. At just 23 years old, Anna has never traveled overseas. She loses the comfort of a traveling companion and has to begin making decisions for herself. Some are easy and others require a leap of faith. All of this leads Anna on a raw journey of discovery, unearthing the depths of human cruelty and bigotry, particularly anti-Semitism, but also the depths of sacrifice and love.
Racial and religious conflicts cover the globe now, as they have for as long as there have been people professing belief in the divine. Michele Levy delves purposefully into this sensitive topic with honesty and impartiality. Although the story takes place decades ago, the tensions and brutalities Anna faces ring just as true today. The story is at times harsh, difficult to digest with stark portrayals and tough situations, but brilliantly depicts a unique coming-of-age story.
Anna’s Dance certainly proves to be a piece of literature worthy of consideration. For a lovely take on a rough period in human history, be sure to read Anna’s Dance.
