A bestselling and prize-winning memoir by African American ballerina
Misty Copeland, Life in Motion is the vividly told story of her
journey to the world-class American Ballet Theatre--and delves into the
harrowing family conflicts that nearly drove her away from ballet as a
thirteen-year-old prodigy.
Determination meets dance in this New York Times bestselling memoir by
the history-making ballerina Misty Copeland, recounting the story of her
journey to become the first African-American principal ballerina at the
prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she first placed her hands on
the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the
undersized, underprivileged, and anxious thirteen-year-old to become one
of America's most groundbreaking dancers . A true prodigy, she was
attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But
when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in
the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life, she had to
choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage
to be one of a kind.
With an insider's passion, Misty opens a window into the life of an
artist who lives life center stage, from behind the scenes at her first
classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world's most iconic
ballets. A sensational memoir as "sensitive" and "clear-eyed" (The
Washington Post) as her dancing, Life in Motion is a story of
passion, identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a
different life.