Footnote to a Dream

Author: Benny Michel

Format: Large Softcover

Condition: Very Good

This book chronicles the dramatic life and career of Benny Michel, from his birth in Lithuania and subsequent immigration to South Africa in search of medical care. It describes how Benny became one of the county's leading musicians despite a history of physical and mental abuse at the hands of his fanatically religious, domineering father, his life long battle against a crippling Polio affliction and the emotional anguish of his wife's chronic illness.

This is a moving human story of personal triumph and the sometimes hilarious, sometimes disastrous inner workings of dance bands. A slice of musical history, it is a revealing nostalgic tapestry and sweeping panorama of South African show-business.

Description of book condition:

New  Brand new and unread book.

As New  A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.

Very Good  Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.

Good  Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.

Fair  Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.

Worn  Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a "reading copy"). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.