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Life in Motion
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina | Misty Copeland, Charisse Jones
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Determination meets dance in this memoir by the history-making ballerina.In this instant New York Times bestseller, Misty Copeland makes history, telling the story of her journey to become the first African-American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. But 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 Americas 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 insiders 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 worlds 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.
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KristiAhlers
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I love everything about this woman! I love how she brings ballet to the masses. I love how she‘s strong and true to herself. This is a very good read as she now brings herself to the masses in a very open and honest way. She is one of my favorite ballet dancers #balletread

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sdbruening
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Love this. Gave me shivers.

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sdbruening
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Really engaging biography! She had a comparatively late start to dance, but was a prodigy child at it amidst an unstable home life. Very determined to be an expressive, inspirational, game changing ballerina in a world that is exclusive.

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StaceGhost
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@Kdgordon88 @Read4life @BayouGirl85 @Kshakal @aroc @Librarybelle @sharread holiday greetings to keep me company during finals this year 🖤🎉🍾

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
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Wife
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My utmost admiration for Misty, and I just had fun scrolling her Instagram (where I found this pic). The footage of her performance at a Taylor Swift concert was my favorite. And did you know that she performed with Prince?!? Lots of interview footage too. I think this book would have been a pick if not for the reader. Her voice sounded too old for Misty, and she over enunciated the words to the point of distraction. 2/5🩰s

sharread Hi Vickie it's Sharon from Michigan. Sorry for the delay I've wanted to send you a card sooner but I had so much going on with moving. Hope all is going well. Stay safe during this crazy time. 5y
Wife @sharread No worries, no pressure. I‘m a bit (a lot) behind on my writing. Moving must be stressful and now with the quarantine on top of it. I hope your new address is in the #litsylove list. Take care🌹 5y
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Hestapleton
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Another #tbrread for #wintergames done! Only 4 more books left to finish all 5 of my 2019 reading challenges! Misty is amazing and her love and passion for ballet leaps off the pages. So worth the read. #teamfozziwig

BarkingMadRead 🎄🎄🎄 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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This had been on my TBR for awhile, and I'm glad I got to it! Misty's story is an inspiring one, and despite the fact that I am the opposite of a ballerina, I find the world of dance fascinating. I am in awe of Copeland's drive and dedication (actually, all of the Copeland siblings are pretty impressive). I do wish the audiobook had been read by the author, but for some reason it wasn't. #NFNov @Clwojick

Clwojick 6pt 5y
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MallenNC
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Misty Copeland has probably thought she was dancing on her own at times. I loved her book and think she‘s a great role model. #DancingOnMyOwn #AMonthofSongs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💗💗💗 5y
Megabooks I loved this book! 5y
MallenNC @Megabooks Me too! She‘s overcome so much. 5y
OriginalCyn620 I had a feeling you might post about this book! I know you liked this one! 5y
MallenNC @OriginalCyn620 I love it! It is my first thought whenever there‘s something about dancing. 5y
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Kristy_K
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I had seen a documentary about Copeland a few years ago and her story intrigued me. This autobiography goes into much more detail about her childhood (there were so many things that could have given her an excuse to give up) and the struggles she faced as one of the only black ballerinas. It‘s inspiring and awe inducing. It shows what hard work and dedication can do.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

#ballet #autobiography

MallenNC I liked her book too. She's definitely had to persevere! 6y
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Sharpeipup
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Reading about a life en pointe while getting my toes done. #timelyread #memoir

CouronneDhiver I need to do the same... my toe polish is all chipped. 6y
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derr.liz
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"I'll bet you didn't know that I could fly." - Misty Copeland ?

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ElizabethAndino
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What an incredible story told by an inspirational woman

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Jess7
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“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... the world‘s most iconic ballets. A sensational memoir as “sensitive” and “clear-eyed” (The Washington Post) as her dancing, #LifeInMotion is a story of passion, identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.” #TBR | #HeartsandHardcovers #Pink

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful picture 💕 I love ballet!! ❤️❤️ 7y
Suet624 Much to my surprise this was available on my library‘s Overdrive account. I usually have to wait forever for audiobooks. Downloaded! Can‘t wait. 7y
GripLitGrl 💕💕 7y
tracey38 I read this years ago and enjoyed it. Love ballet! 7y
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MallenNC
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I've had this book on my to-read list since it came out, and finally picked it up. I've seen several interviews with Misty Copeland so I was aware of some of her life story, but it was great to read it from her perspective. I learned things about her life and career that I didn't know, and learned more about things I did know, like her performance as the Firebird, and on tour with Prince. I have even more admiration for her now. #nonfiction2018

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MallenNC
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I've been meaning to read this forever and today is the day!

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angela_fi13
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The perfect book to start the new year 😍 #balletbooks

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S3V3N
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About to start this book. I hope it is a good read to get me through the weekend. I always wanted to be a ballerina.
Update: I read this in 2 days. The prologue had me thinking it was going to be a snoozer. It turned out to be a great read. I'm glad I read it

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Hobbinol
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina | Misty Copeland, Charisse Jones
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Up next: seeing a matinee of Whipped Cream at American Ballet Theatre with production design by pop surrealist Mark Ryden.

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JacintaMCarter
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I absolutely love Misty Copeland, and I can't wait to get my hands on this book. #TinyDancer #LyricalApril

Cinfhen I didn't know she has a memoir 💖curious to hear your thoughts 8y
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PatienceFortitude
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I really enjoyed the ballet and training description but I found her more introspective passages clunky to read.

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BookmarkTavern
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"She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.”
#shepersisted #marchintoreading @RealLifeReading

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balletbookworm
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Day 22 of #riotgrams - #makeabookface 😃 I don't have many books with covers that would work for this prompt, but I was once Misty Copeland's feet for a #bookfacefriday post for my store (should have rolled my pant legs up to my knees though, the line would have been better 😜 #alwaysadancer #forever)

Maike I wouldn't mind the pants, they look like leg warmers 😄👌🏻 8y
readinginthedark @Maike That's just what I was thinking! 8y
candyflossramparts This is awesome! 🙌 8y
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Kboltz
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Learn about ballet and love it. Listened to the audio book, wish that Misty herself had read it. Then you go to You Tube and you have a look at what a ballerina should always look like. 🙏👏🏻💪🏾

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TheNextBook
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My #girlcrush selection is Misty Copeland. Her story is absolutely amazing. She is gorgeous and a beautiful dancer. She empowers young girls, especially black girls, to push through the barriers others try to force on them. #ihearther #thismemoirwasgreat #booktober #octophotochallenge

BookmarkTavern I had no idea she had written a memoir! Now to go find a copy. ❤️ 8y
Godmotherx5 I have a crush on her, too. Love her pictures on Instagram. 8y
TheNextBook @krysannethemums go buy it!!! Her story is so interesting. I didn't realize she was a child prodigy and didnt start dancing until she was 13! 8y
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TheNextBook @Godmotherx5 she is just bananas! I love her! And she has such a great personality! 8y
Linsy Love her! 💖💖 8y
TheNextBook @ABookishPixie I don't know how anyone could not. I have to see her dance in real life... 8y
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Poindextrix
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I bought some books. Budget be damned! #illregretthatwhenrentisdue #buttheyresopretty

Louise Confession: I bought 3 books today too! 8y
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Lacythebookworm
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Ballet is my favorite sport! #funfridayphoto

ImaginativeMom She's so fantastic. 8y
BookishFeminist Just finished this and loved it! 8y
syasutake One of my daughters wants to be a professional ballerina, and Misty Copeland is one of her idols. I have to read this! 8y
Lacythebookworm @syasutake That's awesome! Definitely read it 😊 8y
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BookishFeminist
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My #WonderWomanWednesday this week is Misty Copeland, who is AMAZING. She is the first Black principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's premier ballet companies. It's incredibly coveted to even be in it. This is her inspiring memoir, which chronicles her unstable childhood with moving everywhere & her discovery of ballet. She only started learning at 13 yo! Most ballerinas start as toddlers. 😱 👯 🙌🏾 #WWW #ReadWomen

rachel_mbc Oh, I love her so much! Her calves! 💃🏽 8y
Megabooks Definitely a great book and a wonder woman!!! 8y
brendanmleonard I have been meaning to pick this up - she's incredible. 8y
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AbstractMonica I love Misty Copeland. Her documentary was a delight to watch as well💕 8y
JSW Oh I need this!! 8y
MrBook Nice pic! 8y
BookishFeminist @rachel_mbc Her calves are UNBELIEVABLE. 8y
BookishFeminist @Ebooksandcooks Agreed! My book club is discussing this tomorrow. 😊 8y
BookishFeminist @brendanmleonard She is. I can't believe she didn't start before age 13! It's well worth the read IMO. 8y
BookishFeminist @AbstractMonica I've been wanting to watch that! I love her performances & I've seen some interviews with her and am just in awe. 8y
BookishFeminist @JSW It's great! Enjoy! 8y
BookishFeminist @MrBook Thank you!! 😊 8y
sofiaga Her story and Her resilience is amazing. 8y
BookishFeminist @sofiaga It really is—she's incredible! 8y
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sofiaga
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Lazy Sunday reading in bed. I chose this book for my biography/memoir challenge.

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TheNextBook
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Because Misty Copeland is an incredible dancer, role model, and person with an amazing story to tell. Read it! Love it! Enjoy it.

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Bookquilter
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Finished one of my TBRs.... Super fast read.

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