Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, Sheila Williams
Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, Sheila Williams
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Dancing on the Edge of the Roof

Author: Sheila Williams

Narrator: Lizan Mitchell

Unabridged: 6 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/30/2012


Synopsis

Acclaimed author Sheila Williams tells the compelling story of a middle-aged woman who is looking for excitement and takes a chance at starting over. The adventures Juanita encounters in her new town, Paper Moon, test her hope and courage and give her a sense of self-confidence that she never had before.

About Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams is the author of seven novels, including Things Past Telling, The Secret Women, and Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, which was adapted for the Netflix film Juanita. In addition to her published works, she is the librettist for Fierce, an opera commissioned by the Cincinnati Opera. Sheila lives in northern Kentucky.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Adrienne on December 13, 2015

I absolutely loved every word of this story. I hated for it to end, craved more, but was still satisfied with the ending. I smiled, laughed, felt Juanita's heartache and pain, rooted for her, and turned the last page with a sigh. An excellent "coming of middle age" read. Highly recommend!!! Adrienne......more

Goodreads review by Norman on March 19, 2019

I chose to read this book because someone had me watch a new movie on Netflix called Jaunita. The book was just as comical as the movie, but there were some distinct differences. Like the daydreams and writing in the notebooks. I do not want to give too much of the movie away, but it is really worth......more

Goodreads review by La Tonya on January 25, 2015

This book teaches us what it is like to start over in life. Juanita Lewis at forty-two decides her life could be more fulfilling and adventurous after books are introduced to her life by chance. She knew that happiness, joy, or contentment will not come to her. She must seek it out. Taking a bold mo......more

Goodreads review by Nakia on May 20, 2019

When I found out the Juanita Netflix movie was adapted from this novel, I decided to pick this up since the author was unfamiliar and I like to read the source material before I watch the movie. Pretty basic writing full of African American stereotypes and tropes (reminded me of a few books release......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on April 08, 2017

I was so excited about the book, On the Right Side of a Dream, that I was compelled to order the other books by Sheila Williams. And, too, a member of the FB Page Turners online book club, said I would enjoy this as well as her other work, The Shade of my Own Tree. On the Right Side of a Dream acqua......more