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Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2014

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Misty Copeland

Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2014

Book Details

Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre

Biography

Setting

United States • 2010s

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Publication Year

2014

Audience

Super Short Summary

Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina by Misty Copeland chronicles her journey from a shy child in a working-class family to becoming the first African American woman to be a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre. The memoir details her discovery of ballet, intense training, familial struggles, and overcoming racism and body shaming to achieve her dreams. The book contains references to racism, body shaming, eating disorders, and child abuse.

Inspirational

Challenging

Emotional

Hopeful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

9,845 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Misty Copeland's Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina is celebrated for its inspirational narrative and candid portrayal of her journey to becoming a ballet star. While praised for its heartfelt and motivational content, some readers find the writing style lacking depth. Overall, it's a compelling read showcasing resilience against adversity.

Who Should Read Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina?

Readers passionate about overcoming adversity, personal transformation, and the arts will find Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina by Misty Copeland inspiring. It speaks to fans of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, blending perseverance with a love for ballet.

4.2