Books in Brief

44 / CHRONICLESnhappens to hold the spotHght.nIt's a lot like a musical comedynroutine. All the pretty girls arenlined up across the stage. Onensteps out and does her specialtynand, for a moment, attention isnfocused on her, along with thenspotlight. Then she steps backninto line.nThe dancing girl metaphor did notnfit . . .