Maria Finns husband was cheating. First she threw him out. Then she cried. Then she signed up for tango lessons. It turns out that tango has a lot to teach about understanding love and loss; about learning how to follow and how to lead; how to live with style and flair; take risks; and sort out what it is you really want. As Marias world begins to revolve around the friendships she makes in dance class and the milongas (social dances) she attends regularly in New York City; we discover with her the fascinating culture; history; music; moves; and beauty of the Argentine tango. With each new dance step she learnsmdash;the embrace; the walk; the sweep; the exitmdash;she is one step closer to returning to the world of the living. Eventually Maria travels to Buenos Aires; the birthplace of tango; and finds the confidence to try romance again. As exhilarating as the dance itself; the story whirls us into the center of the ballroom dancing craze. And buoyed by the authors humor and passion; it imparts surprising insights about how to get on with life after youve lost in love.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Dont leave home without it.By ahertzbaIts an informative reference and reminder for the plots and context of the composers and their sources. It has made my cafe hour before an opera more enjoyable. as well as the opera itself.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Bravo!By ACar_CAOutstanding beginners reference book. Those well versed in opera wont need it. but it is a nice guide for the newbie.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Know before you goBy C. ParsonI have fallen in love with opera as I see it at the movie theaters through Fathom Events. This adds to my experience so much.
