Susie Orman Schnall wrote We Came Here To Shine, a novel set during the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. The story is about the friendship of two women. Max (Maxine) is a journalism student working at the World's Fair daily newspaper. Max is known for her assertiveness and brashness. Vivi is starring in the water show at the World's Fair swimming with Johnny Weissmuller after Esther Williams had a falling accident and was unable to continue swimming anymore. Vivi is known for her shy and unassertive manner. The two women meet at a speech about women's rights at the fair. Both women face challenges related to their gender. Max and Vivi vow to help each other. Vivi will help Max become less of a bull in a china shop and Max will help Vivi become more of a bull in a china shop. The character development was good. I found the story interesting and easy to read. The women are fictional but many of the stories in this novel are based on facts that happened at the World's Fair. After reading this story, I want to go to a World's Fair. United Arab Emirates was going to host one in 2020 but it has been postponed until 2021.
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