{"product_id":"shifting-stages-karen-heenan-9781957081328","title":"Shifting Stages: A Philadelphia Theater Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the footlights, a new calling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia, 1949. For Thelma Kimber, dance isn't just a passion; it's the very thing that saved her, a triumph over a crippling childhood illness. She has fought for her place in the spotlight, but when a devastating diagnosis threatens to steal it all, she's forced to confront a terrifying question: if she isn't a dancer, who is she?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs her dreams shatter, a bold new opportunity beckons. With a director's intriguing offer and the unwavering support of her closest friends, Thelma steps onto a different kind of stage, discovering a surprising new talent and the true cost of independence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the journey is fraught with obstacles. To build her new life, Thelma must learn to trust her instincts and redefine success on her own terms, even as it challenges her hard-won freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShifting Stages\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful, emotional journey for fans of historical women's fiction. Explore one woman's resilience as she redefines her destiny amidst the vibrant backdrop of post-war Philadelphia and bustling New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Heenan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957081325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781957081328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Heenan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.65d","brand":"Karen Heenan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454321275135,"sku":"9781957081328","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8302457c-d30d-4995-a232-314d01089ab6.jpg?v=1777305501","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shifting-stages-karen-heenan-9781957081328","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}