![]() Her interest in body image is personal and life-long (isn't every woman's?) but she researched the issue more academically while obtaining a master's in health and physical education from Miami University, Ohio. The Philadelphia dance world in which the story is set serves as a harsh microcosm of our society, with its celebrity-driven expectations of women's bodies.Īs a former modern dancer, choreographer, and 19-year dance critic, Kathryn knows this world. ![]() Pre-order links are live for her debut novel, The Art of Falling, published by Sourcebooks in 2014. Rich with material for further thought or discussion, her novels make a perfect choice for book clubs. Kathryn Craft writes stories that seek beauty and meaning at the edge of darkness. Currently-lives in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.The Art of Falling expresses the beauty of movement, the stasis of despair, and the unlimited possibilities that come with a new beginning. ( From the publisher.) Kathryn Craft's lyrical debut novel is a masterful portrayal of a young woman trying to come to terms with her body and the artistic world that has repeatedly rejected her. When she wakes up after a traumatic fall, bruised and battered but miraculously alive, Penny must confront the memories that have haunted her for years, using her love of movement to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. ![]() ![]() One wrong step could send her over the edge.Īll Penny has ever wanted to do is dance-and when that chance is taken from her, it pushes her to the brink of despair, from which she might never return. ![]()
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