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Michael Radon of the US Review of Books commended “The Opening Act – The Love Story of Augie and Margo Rodriguez: The Real West Side Story took place as the Mambo changed New York, America and the World” by Christine Hamer-Hodges.
Christine Hamer-Hodges is an author of two biographies, an autobiography, a cookbook, a blogger on food for all, a passionate wife, loving Mother, and Grandmother.
How High the Larks Fly is Christine’s second biography. Born in the UK, she has had a home in the USA for forty-five years, and is a very proud American. She has also lived in Stuttgart, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium, and she speaks both German and French. She is a cordon bleu cook, and enjoys cooking dishes that have originated from countries all around the world.
Here is an excerpt of the review:
“The author of this book does a wonderful job of not simply itemizing and organizing the details of this amazing duo’s life and career but also making the scenes come to life with personal details and vivid descriptions. The result reads more like a work of fiction despite depicting real and true events. Whether readers are already familiar with the subjects or have an appreciation or curiosity for this era of culture and music, there’s a great magnetism to the story, including the various sides of “household name” celebrities who worked with Augie and Margo. While successfully capturing the whirlwind rhythm of the music and the nonstop pace of fame and performance, this book also succeeds as it changes tempo and focuses on more intimate and romantic moments between the starring couple, creating a charismatic and electrifying read that warms the heart.”