{"product_id":"war-dancer-rita-ernstein-9781739164515","title":"War Dancer: Memoirs of an ENSA Performer in WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar Dancer: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Hope on the Front Lines of WWII\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Remarkable True Story of Courage, Performance, and Survival in World War Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmid WW2, as bombs fell and soldiers braced for battle, brave performers took to the stage-not as fighters, but as performers bringing escape where it was needed most. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar Dancer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the extraordinary memoir of Rita, a young performer with the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA), who risked everything to lift the spirits of troops across war-torn Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom her personal diary, found in the attic by her son, these true memoirs tell of the exhaustion of life on the road in extreme circumstances. Rita's historical biography captures untold stories of entertainers during these unusual times. Through her deeply personal diary, we witness friendships forged in adversity, the stirrings of love in uncertain times, and the heartbreak of devastating loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers of WW2 military history, historical biographies, and wartime memoirs, this firsthand account offers a rare glimpse into the lives of those who brought light to the darkest days. Perfect for history enthusiasts and young performers, these true events are a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring power of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this edition, the prologue and introduction have been revised to provide additional historical context and some background information on Rita. The words of the memoirs remain untouched, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Rita's unfiltered words. Footnotes have occasionally been added to clarify historical references, locations or events without disrupting the flow of her writing to ensure an authentic, uninterrupted memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read for fans of untold WW2 stories, historical memoirs, and the heroes behind the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rita Ernstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1739164512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739164515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Three Bs Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Rita Ernstein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637293236479,"sku":"9781739164515","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a8a58a8d-1743-4202-9f24-1472f67d56f3.jpg?v=1765115258","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/war-dancer-rita-ernstein-9781739164515","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}