Raising the Barre by Lauren Kessler
An award-winning author's journey to break out of the expectations of midlife and reclaim the daring of her girlhood by dancing in the world's most popular ballet, The Nutcracker, with a professional company.
[Kessler] inspires readers as she realizes that 'you can't feel the thrill unless you take the risk* Publishers Weekly *
[Kessler's] book is eloquent, funny and so inspiring that readers might want to 'attempt the impossible' too. * People *
This delightful story of one woman's personal quest will be enjoyed by anyone who thinks age is just a number, but Nutcracker fans will find it especially appealing. * Library Journal *
[Kessler's] book is eloquent, funny and so inspiring that readers might want to 'attempt the impossible' too. * People *
This delightful story of one woman's personal quest will be enjoyed by anyone who thinks age is just a number, but Nutcracker fans will find it especially appealing. * Library Journal *
Lauren Kessler is the author of nine nonfiction books, including Counterclockwise: My Year of Hypnosis, Hormones, Dark Chocolate, and Other Adventures in the World of Anti-aging, as well as My Teenage Werewolf: A Mother, a Daughter, a Journey Through the Thicket of Adolescence. Her journalism has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, O, the Oprah Magazine, Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Day, Prevention, and Salon. An international speaker and workshop leader, she is the creator of two graduate programs in narrative journalism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780306903274 |
| ISBN 10 | 030690327X |
| Title | Raising the Barre |
| Author | Lauren Kessler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Books |
| Year published | 2017-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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