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Synopsis
In this heart-wrenching historical romance, Charlie and Alice persevere in love through Alice's physical blindness and psychological battles. Witness a powerful story of true, unconditional love. Charlie lived a simple life until he married Alice. Sweeping each other off their feet, they fell head over heels. But in the social atmosphere of the 1930s to the 1970s, marrying a woman with a disability came with consequences. As Charlie's integrity remains unwavering, the world around him judges him for the unusual appearance of their situation. Alice, too, has a will and perseverance unlike any other, but the attacks on their marriage take a toll on her emotional health. In this fictional story of two star-crossed lovers, experience the kind of romance dreams are made of. As their paths cross again and again throughout their lives, Charlie remains an ever-present force of good. Through all the conflict of personality differences and inner turmoil, The Dancing Eyes is both a relatable and uplifting story of unrelenting, forever love.
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Is Dancing Eyes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A tender historical romance spanning decades, the book touches on social prejudice against disability and the emotional toll of societal judgment on a marriage, with no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include ableism, anxiety, and chronic illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A sweeping love story set across several decades showing how two people support each other through hardship and stigma.