Buy this book on-line Misty Copeland with Susan Fales-Hill : The Wind at My Back: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor, Raven WilkinsonGrand Central Publishing, New York, 2022 ISBN 1538740192
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED by Misty Copeland on the tip in page (page after the front free endpaper) in as new condition in as new dust jacket that is mylar protected and has label on the front. B&N (Barnes & Noble) Signed Edition. An uplifting tribute to Misty Copeland's profound bond with her mentor, fellow trailblazing ballerina Raven Wilkinson, as she recounts their tumultuous journeys to carve out meaningful legacies and fulfilling careers in the world of dance. 9.25"x6.25", 225 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Misty Copeland made history as the first Black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. But as she will tell you, achievement never happens in a void. Behind Misty, supporting her rise, was Raven Wilkinson, who became a dear friend and treasured mentor. Raven had been virtually alone in her quest to breach the all-white ballet world when she fought to be taken seriously as a Black ballerina in the 1950s and '60s. Decades before Misty's first pirouette, Raven graced the stage while facing overt and casual racism, hostile crowds, and even death threats. The Wind at My Back tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other - and the dance world - forever. Misty Copeland shares her own struggles with racism and exclusion in her pursuit of this dream career while also honoring Raven's unheralded achievements. She celebrates the connection she made with her mentor, the only teacher who could truly understand the obstacles she faced, beyond the technical or artistic demands. A beautiful and wise memoir of intergenerational friendship and the impressive journeys of two remarkable women, The Wind at My Back captures the importance of mentorship, of shared history, and of respecting the past to ensure a stronger future.. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: As New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Misty Copeland with Susan Fales-Hill : The Wind at My Back: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor, Raven Wilkinson. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres d'occasion, atlases, first editions, out-of-print books and antiquarian books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |