Diary of a Ballerina Mom
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,Performing Arts
Diary of a Ballerina Mom Details
This book commemorates my daughter's 25 year journey as a ballet dancer and shares her experiences in local dance schools, summer workshops, auditions, performances, and professional ballet companies. Ballet is an art form that requires strength, flexibility, intelligence, beauty, grace, and determination. Ballet dancers need family support and encouragement to thrive and grow their talent. If there is a budding ballet dancer in your family, you will benefit by reading this book as it will prepare you for what may lie ahead. I followed my daughter through 15 of these United States and helped her relocate several times. It wasn't always easy, but when the curtain went up, it always felt like it was worth it.
Reviews
After reading "Diary of a Ballerina Mom", I have a new found respect for the sacrifices one makes for the love of their children. Lauren Menger was destined at a young age to follow a path that most of us would never imagine. Her intelligence, beauty, hard work, sacrifices and accolades come from all that she dedicated her young life to; however, if it wasn't for supportive parents this story may have been different. A mother's love is so evident and a child's success is a tribute to that. I read the book, loved it, and cried at the end when Elaine ended with an inspirational quote. The author has documented a time in both her life and her child's that makes for a priceless memoir. Beautiful!