Best for: Those who enjoy a good memoir; those who enjoy a story about someone rising to the pinnacle in their artistic field. In a nutshell: Misty Copeland tells the story of her life, from living in southern California to being promoted to be the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Line that sticks with me: “In ballet, appearance is critical. That may seem superficial or frivolous, but in an art form that is visual, and so much about grace […]
