Overview
""You HAVE to know this 'century woman'..."" -BLICK.ch ""Wonderfully written. The book gives new zest for life, a lot of hope and strength in this new 'war time, ' where old men are once again trying to destroy the world."" -PBW Klemann, author In the midst of chaos and destruction, a young singer fights to find her voice. ""What was Beautiful and Good"" is an enthralling novel based on a true story, weaving together history, art, and a tale of resilience. Emmy Hennings, a free-spirited artist, revels in the beauty and excitement of Europe's most captivating cities. But when the First World War shatters her world, Emmy's life takes an unexpected tum. Unable to perform and separated from her friends who are drafted into the military, she finds herself imprisoned for trivial offenses and branded unpatriotic. As despair threatens to consume her, Emmy's fate takes a hopeful twist when a young man named Hugo Ball proposes an escape to Switzerland. In this sanctuary of peace, they discover a vibrant community, but surviving as a refugee comes with its own challenges. Driven to find purpose amidst the chaos, this remarkable novel transports readers to a turbulent era where art becomes a beacon of hope, defying the darkness of war and igniting a global artistic revolution named ""Dada"" that will remind generations to come of the true meaning behind what is beautiful and good.
Full Product Details
Author: Jill Blocker
Publisher: Jill Blocker
Imprint: Jill Blocker
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.308kg
ISBN: 9781916964334
ISBN 10: 1916964338
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 02 November 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""You HAVE to know this 'century woman' from Switzerland."" -BLICK.ch ""Wonderfully written. The book gives new zest for life, a lot of hope and strength in this new 'war time, ' where old men are once again trying to destroy the world. Almost like 120 years ago."" -PBW Klemann, author"
"""You HAVE to know this 'century woman' from Switzerland."" -BLICK.ch ""Wonderfully written. The book gives new zest for life, a lot of hope and strength in this new 'war time, ' where old men are once again trying to destroy the world. Almost like 120 years ago."" -PBW Klemann, author"
Author Information
Jill Blocker is a novelist and former journalist. She is the author of ""What was Beautiful and Good"" (Was schön war und gut). Her work has appeared on The Daily Show, and in The Washington Post, The Star Press, KOMO 4 News, HearingLikeMe.com and various international media outlets. Originally from the U.S., she currently lives in Zürich, Switzerland.
