Gillian's journey through dance is a story of passion and devotion that should be read by everyone, not just dance lovers

A beautiful tale of heartbreak, talent, determination and star quality

Wonderfully nostalgic and magical

A charming and affecting memoir

An extraordinary tale

From the Blitz to Sadler's Wells, this is a charming portrait of passion and dedication, set against the difficulties of war

A captivating story beautifully told ... and what an inspiration for anyone who dreams of a life on the stage

Dance historians will be as charmed by this sidelight on dance as ambitious girls will be inspired by Lynne's description of the dancer's life as an amalgam of "the Impossible and the Spiritual all wrapped up with a ribbon of passion

Sincere and unpretentious... She paints [...] a picture of austerity Britain in which ballet was a supremely glamorous career path.

A charming and moving portrait of a wartime childhood and an extraordinary account of what it takes to make it on stage ... I couldn't put it down

An intriguing and moving account of a young girl's balletic ambitions during wartime. Wonderfully readable, spirited and honest

I loved this book ... her energy, enthusiasm and passion are present in every line, and her commitment to the theatre and her determination to excel make for a fascinating and thoroughly absorbing read.

This is a remarkable book which I read overnight. It's gripping, touching, eye-opening and pitch perfect about a period of time almost lost from view. Gillian Lynne's tenacity's palpable from the outset. Definitely one to savour and treasure.

In A Dancer in Wartime, Gillian Lynne canters through her amazing experiences like the thoroughbred she is

A warm, affectionate portrait of the ballet world, and of success tinged with sadness

Thrilling