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About the Book
Forever on Pointe: A True Story, is the fascinating account of one woman’s ever-evolving journey, from the intense world of professional ballet to the bloody streets of the Hungarian revolution to the glittering nightclubs of Montreal. In this intimate and revealing memoir, Agota Gabor shares how grit and determination allowed her to attain her wildest dreams.
As a young girl, Agota Gabor’s dream of becoming a professional ballerina in Budapest is shattered when she contracts polio. Through gruesome therapy and iron willpower she learns to walk and dance again, making a living as a dancer in Canada after her home country erupts in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
Agota forges ahead to achieve a successful and dynamic life, working as a chorus girl in Montreal casinos and nightclubs. But she wants more than just the glitz and glam. After going back to school, Agota becomes a TV journalist and works with her foreign correspondent husband as they live the expat life, travelling across the world from Hong Kong to Jakarta to Cairo and London. Agota’s rollercoaster life continues as a mother and businesswoman, as she runs a successful communications firm and makes a killing in real estate.
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About Agota Gabor
Agota Gabor grew up in Budapest, Hungary and attended the Ballet School of The Hungarian State Opera House. After fleeing Budapest with her mother during the Hungarian Revolution, Agota settled in Canada where she became a dancer in Montreal. During the 1960s and 70s, Agota worked in television production, eventually going back to school to receive a degree in journalism from Ryerson University. After travelling the world as a freelance reporter and becoming a mother, she founded The Gabor Group, a media company specializing in public awareness campaigns, digital communication, and video production. In 2020 she wrote a handbook on communications and media interviews. Forever on Pointe is her debut memoir. Agota lives in Toronto.
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