Dancing on the Edge

By Nolan, Han
Dancing on the Edge
A young girl from a dysfunctional family creates for herself an alternative world which nearly results in her death but which ultimately leads her to reality. Winner of the 1997 National Book Award.

Details

Authors: Nolan, Han
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780152058845
ISBN10: 0152058842
Page Count: 272
Dimensions: 5.08x0.72x7.02
Publisher: Clarion Books

Description

Miracle McCloy comes from an unusual family: Her father, Dane is a prodigy who published his first book at age thirteen; her grandmother, Gigi, is clairvoyant; and her mother was dead when her "miracle" daughter was pulled from her womb. Having been raised according to a set of mystical rules and beliefs, Miracle is unable to cope in the real world. Lost in a desperate dance among lit candles, she sets herself afire and comes to in a hospital. There, a young psychiatrist helps her navigate her painful struggle to take charge of her life. Includes a reader's guide and an interview with the author.
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