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We Came Here to Shine (2020)

par Susie Orman Schnall

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Fiction. Literature. Historical Fiction. HTML: Set at the iconic 1939 New York World's Fair, Susie Orman Schnall's We Came Here to Shine is historical fiction featuring two bold and ambitious women who navigate a world of possibility and find out what they're truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and potential. "An ode to female friendship that pulses with momentum and left me breathless." �Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls "A remarkable novel about the challenges women face and the courage they must summon in order to lead the lives they deserve." �Lynda Cohen Loigman, author of The Two-Family House Gorgeous Vivi is the star of the Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular and plucky Max is a journalist for the fair's daily paper. Both are striving to make their way in a world where men try to control their actions and where secrets are closely kept. But when Vivi and Max become friends and their personal and professional prospects are put in jeopardy, they team up to help each other succeed and to realize their dreams during the most meaningful summer of their lives. We Came Here to Shine is a story of ambition, friendship, and persistence with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary NY World's Fair. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Griffin .… (plus d'informations)

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First, this is my second novel by Susie Orman Schnall. I first discovered her when I read The Subway Girls, an amazing book which you should definitely read.

This is the story of Max and Vivi based in Queens, New York. Each has a life trajectory that veers far off course. Vivi is an up and coming starlet in Hollywood who is sent to the World's Fair Aquade to star in their water show. Max is a journalism student at NYU who is hoping for a place at the New York Times but ends up writing for the daily paper of the World's Fair. Each quickly learns that their destiny was to end up there where they did.

Each woman deals with issues pushed upon them by their gender and the way others feel women should behave. Eventually, the women cross paths and become the strength that the other needs to move on with their lives in order to be happy.

The author can be counted on to show the strength of women as individuals and as friends. She also takes events in history that may not be so well known and sets a whole world around them. I have learned about events that occurred in New York where I grew up that I had never heard of and now have had the chance to research. (

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Micareads | Jun 21, 2022 |

It's no secret - I love historical fiction from the 20's-50's... and this was a highly anticipated book for me. I downloaded it on pub day without hesitation and then my fabulous book dealer gifted me with the paperback!⠀

The book follows Vivi and Max to the 1939 New York World's Fair, Max as a journalist and Vivi as a synchronized swimmer in the Aquacade. Both attended an event and met by chance, bonding and then agreeing to help each other overcome their individual hurdles in a male-dominated world.⠀

From the first page, I was in love with this book. @SusieOrmanSchnall does a fabulous job of putting me at the World's Fair and everything it has to offer. Sometimes, I would close my eyes while listening to the audio and pretend I was there. I loved the narration!⠀

I cannot stop bragging about my excitement for this book and all it entails. Fabulous writing, seemless integration of two character storylines, and great story. If you like historical chick-lit, you MUST own this one!⠀ (

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Jynell | Feb 24, 2022 |

Reading this story, set in Queens during the 1939 World's Fair, gave me a good taste of the scope of such a large event. The book follows the interconnecting stories of two young women. Star Vivi Holden is lent out to the Aquacade production from her movie studio in Hollywood, with the promise of a plum role upon return. Maxine Roth, a journalism student, begrudgingly accepts a summer position with the fair's daily publication, Today at the Fair. The Fair, the gossip and' events, including visits from dignitaries, are very well described between the back and forth narrative and slices of news articles from the fair publication. The way the girls in the Aquacade chose sides and sniped at each other seemed very genuine, as did Max and her family's worries over money at the end of the Depression years. I liked Schnall's nod to her earlier book, The Subway Girls, and how she incorporates the long journey women like these have been taking toward equal workplaces and experiences. (

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ethel55 | Jun 4, 2021 |

A fun look at the 1939 New York City World's Fair through the eyes of two young women from different worlds and a chance meet at the Fair. I did not know much about the 1939 Fair and was interested in the story of it and the lives of these young women from page one. I could not put this down and enjoyed it from page one to the end. Engaging characters, great world building, attention to details, makes this a very enjoyable book. (

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SharleneMartinMoore | Apr 24, 2021 |

We Came Here to Sine by Susie Orman Schnall was a highly anticipated 2020 read for me. I love historical fiction novels that focus on relationships between women and the search for equality.

While this book had a wonderful premise, I struggled to fully connect with the characters and really wished for more details into the time and place that this book occurred. While I did learn about some of the aspects of the 1939 World's Fair I was left feeling like I needed more to really set the scene of this novel.

I appreciated the focus on strong women but did come away wishing the storyline felt more layered and nuanced. While the character development was al little lacking for me, I did enjoy this theme of female friendship and this was an easy weekend read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own. (

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The time has come for me to announce, with solemnity perhaps, but with great happiness, a fact.
I hereby dedicate the World's Fair, the New York World's Fair of 1939.
And I declare it open to all mankind.
---PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT, APRIL 30, 1039

You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
---ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

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For the women who paved the way
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Vivi Holden would eventually realize that not getting what she wanted that day was the best thing that could have happened to her.

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Fiction. Literature. Historical Fiction. HTML:

Set at the iconic 1939 New York World's Fair, Susie Orman Schnall's We Came Here to Shine is historical fiction featuring two bold and ambitious women who navigate a world of possibility and find out what they're truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and potential.
"An ode to female friendship that pulses with momentum and left me breathless." �Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls
"A remarkable novel about the challenges women face and the courage they must summon in order to lead the lives they deserve." �Lynda Cohen Loigman, author of The Two-Family House
Gorgeous Vivi is the star of the Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular and plucky Max is a journalist for the fair's daily paper. Both are striving to make their way in a world where men try to control their actions and where secrets are closely kept. But when Vivi and Max become friends and their personal and professional prospects are put in jeopardy, they team up to help each other succeed and to realize their dreams during the most meaningful summer of their lives.
We Came Here to Shine is a story of ambition, friendship, and persistence with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary NY World's Fair.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Griffin

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