A Different Kind of Veteran's Story

It's taken for granted today that women who serve their country through active military duty are just as deserving of the honor and support given to their male counterparts. In 1943, Anita Bloom enlisted in the army with a sense of adventure, a call to service, and a touch of defiance. She had no idea that she would spend the next ten years of her life fighting for the benefits that she, and countless other women veterans, deserved. Beyond Dancing is Anita Bloom Ornoff's story of her struggle to live a normal life following a crippling paralysis, the result of an innocuous wound she received while serving her country in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC).

Laure, MD (PRWEB) November 18, 2007 -- It's taken for granted today that women who serve their country through active military duty are just as deserving of the honor and support given to their male counterparts. But this wasn't always the case. In 1943, Anita Bloom enlisted in the army with a sense of adventure, a call to service, and a touch of defiance. She had no idea that she would spend the next ten years of her life fighting for the benefits that she, and countless other women veterans, deserved.

Beyond Dancing is Anita Bloom Ornoff's story of her struggle to live a normal life following a crippling paralysis, the result of an innocuous wound she received while serving her country in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC).

By accepting tender guidance, but not dependence, Ornoff fulfilled her dream of personal freedom, reminding us that the worthiest battles are seldom fought alone. Dr. John Walsh (of Shinawatra International University) calls Beyond Dancing "an impressive and well-written memoir telling an inspiring story of courage and strength of character."

Her memoir is much more than a story about struggle. It is the story of courage, love, adventure and "a plucky New York Jewish girl paralyzed in serving her country, who goes on to live life to the fullest." (Ron Wiggins, The Palm Beach Post). Beyond Dancing tells of Ornoff's journey to discover that her independence could only be made possible by the empowerment of love.

Over the years, her story has inspired some of America's most influential people. Eleanor Roosevelt once commended her strength and told her "with your spirit, I know you will conquer your problems." Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has called her "a woman of great courage. Her story has also attracted celebrities such as Bill "Mr. Bojangles" Robinson, Ed Sullivan, Milton Berle, and Danny Thomas. Recently in commenting about her, comedian and impressionist Larry Storch wrote "dreams do come true."

Diane Lade (Sun Sentinel) writes that Ornoff is a "gutsy writer" who "beats odds to live her dream." Deb Jones of Round Table Reviews calls Beyond Dancing "an honest, open, and sensitive memoir that [Ornoff shares with others in order to inspire and encourage a 'Don't Quit' Attitude." Most importantly, Beyond Dancing offers comfort and inspiration, demonstrating that anyone who has gone through a major trauma in life can find fulfillment, renewal, and victory.

NOTE: On December 15, Nita will be doing a book signing at Urban Think Bookstore, 625 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, Fl. Between 12:00 and 2:00 P. M.

Beyond Dancing: A Veteran's Struggle--A Woman's Triumph
by Anita Bloom Ornoff
ISBN 978-0-910155-50-2 • 314 Pages
Hardcover • $23.95

For more information, contact Irene Oladeinde by calling 800-953-9929. You may also visit the publisher's website at http://www.BartlebythePublisher.com.

To contact the author; Anita Bloom Ornoff, visit http://www.beyond-dancing.com/.

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