A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep

By Rumer Godden,

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Rummer Godden’s autobiography A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep offers the stories, context, and sense of place for many of her novels. I so enjoyed her ability to write like a bright child thinks about the world, as well as how she is feeling. It is laugh-out-loud funny in spots, despite describing the dislocation of war.

If you love A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep...

Ad

Book cover of After Me

After Me By J. Shep,

"an intense narrative of family and intangible inheritance. . .this novel unfolds like a fragrant, steeped tea." -Chanticleer Book Reviews, 5 Stars

"like a glorious sunrise, we are gifted the 'après,' the hope and goodness of 'after me.'" -Maria Giuseppa, author of R&R:  A Feast of Words

A man in…

Want books like A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep.

Browse books like A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep

Book cover of A House with Seven Windows: Short Stories
Book cover of How to Make an American Quilt
Book cover of Mothers Matter Too

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,592

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in Kolkata, childhood, and authors?

Kolkata 20 books
Childhood 200 books
Authors 198 books