They Told Me I Couldn't : A Young Woman's Multicultural Adventures in Colombia

by Tamalyn Dallal (Illustrator)

Tamalyn Dallal, world reknown bellydancer, teacher, and intrepid traveller takes you on a ropm through Colombia, South America in the 1980's, where she dances for mafiosos, becomes friends with a "Gamine" (street child), gets swept off her feet by a lawyer affiliated with the guerillas, gets stuck in a remote jungle on a broken bus,etc. This is the story of a belly dancer, and of Colombia in the 1980's. "They Told Me I Couldn't" is fascinating, funny, and you won't want to put it down.

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jessi]

Nonfiction is not my bag, but knowing that this was real had me wanting to read and unable to put it down even though everything around be is so busy. I’m so impressed by her courage, and jealous of her connection to travel, the ultimate adventure. I’m picking up one of her other books right now!

[Rebecca Wolf-Nail]

An entertaining read that is alternately heartwarming, heart-breaking, humorous and terrifying! This book documents the early travels and adventures of Tamalyn Dallal, who is currently one of the world's most sought-after dancers and instructors.