That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel

By Jean Burgess

Book Overview

Set against a backdrop of the 1970's Baltimore music scene, this is the story of 23-year-old Margie Stevens as she pulls herself out of a spiraling, heartbreak-induced depression and begins a personal journey of discovery.

Clarifying her own views on emerging feminism, social injustice, and personal spirituality-all while touring across the country as a singer in King Vido's Swing Band-Margie encounters sexist and moral challenges that cause her to question her future path.
Will she redefine her personal values in order to break away from uncomfortable ways of thinking? Will she find the courage to conquer fears of intimidation from the band leader and others on the tour? Finally, will Margie learn to speak up for herself using her authentic voice?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1627204857
• ISBN13: 9781627204859
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Apprentice House
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A powerful story of a young woman coming of age in the 1970s.

I just finished reading That Summer She Found Her Voice, and it is absolutely incredible! It's a real page-turner, and I couldn't put it down. Jean Burgess has created so many compelling (albeit not always likeable) characters, and I found myself cheering for Margie, the protagonist, throughout the book. I look forward to her next retro novel!