Super Short Summary

In Steven Levenkron’s 1997 novel, The Luckiest Girl in the World, Katie Roskova is a talented teen figure skater dealing with unrelenting pressures from her overbearing mother and her rigorous schedule. Unable to share her feelings, she turns to self-mutilation, which eventually leads to a breakdown at school. With the help of a psychiatrist, Katie slowly begins to confront her psychological pain and find a path to recovery. Topics include self-harm and familial abuse.