About “Dance Lest We All Fall Down”
“Dance Lest We All Fall Down” is a gripping first-person account of one woman’s experiences living in a Brazilian shantytown. She, a white American anthropologist, joins forces with an African-Brazilian shantytown activist to change the violence and despair they see around them. Their pledge to the residents to create a top-quality educational center for girls becomes a turbulent journey that takes us from the shantytowns of Northeastern Brazil to urban Seattle to high-society London. With the author, we experience a world of drug dealers, street urchins, and capoeiristas, English socialites, power-hungry “do-gooders,” and wise teachers. This is a true story of insight and inspiration, courage, passion, and intrigue.
About the Author
Dr. Margaret Willson is an anthropologist who has lived in the United States, Australia, China, Papua New Guinea, England, and Brazil. She did her Ph.D. at the London School of Economics and has taught at universities in the United States and Europe. She is currently the International Director of Bahia Street and lives in Seattle.
Awards
2008 Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medalist
What Amazon.com readers have said about “Dance”
“A work that is part adventure story, part soul searching confessional, part insight into the perils and pitfalls of trying to do good work. An excellent book.”
“I highly recommend this book– it is a great read with a comfortable style and gripping narrative. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down.”
“I realized that buying this book put at least 3 books in the hands of a girl who wants to read and study against all odds. I read it cover to cover–I’m sure you will too!”
“You will put down the book having a real sense of faith in humanity after reading the thoughts and experiences that Margaret has so unselfishly put down on paper.”
How to order copies
“Dance” is available through the publisher, Cold Tree Press, or through Amazon.com. The book is also available on Amazon.com for Kindle . In Seattle, the book can be found through Seattle Public Library.
How to help spread the word
We have greatly appreciated the enthusiasm that greeted the release of “Dance.” Many people read the book and ask how they can help… here’s a short list:
- Post your thoughts about the book on Amazon.com.
- Organize a Brazil-themed book night with your friends.
- Order a book through your local independent bookstore and encourage them to stock it.
- Email 10 friends about the book with a link to Bahia Street.
- Give the book as birthday or holiday presents.
- Make a donation to Bahia Street in honor of your favorite book character.
- Write to us with your thoughts– we want to know what you think.
Book Press & Marketing Materials
Dance Lest We All Fall Down press advisory
Dance Lest We All Fall Down poster
Dance Lest We All Fall Down book sales sheet
Dance Lest We All Fall Down powerpoint
