Letters Of A Hoofer To His Ma

By Jack Donahue

Book Overview

""Letters of a Hoofer to His Ma"" is a collection of letters written by Jack Donahue, a professional tap dancer, to his mother during his travels and performances throughout the United States and Europe in the 1940s and 1950s. The letters provide a unique insight into the life of a performer during this time period, including the challenges of touring, the camaraderie among performers, and the racial tensions and discrimination that Donahue and his fellow African American performers faced. Donahue's letters are filled with humor, warmth, and a deep love for his family, making this book a touching and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of dance or the experiences of African American performers in the mid-20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432585207
• ISBN13: 9781432585204
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"