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The Wind at My Back: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor, Raven Wilkinson
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Author:
Misty Copeland, Susan Fales-Hill
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Date:
November 15, 2022
A memoir of intergenerational friendship and the impressive journeys of two remarkable women, The Wind at My Back captures the importance of mentorship, of shared history, and of respecting the past to ensure a stronger future.
What The Reviewers Say
The friendship between two extraordinary Black women forms the book’s core. In warm, plain-spoken prose, Copeland details Wilkinson’s bravery.
This is a heartfelt tribute to Wilkinson, who passed away in 2018, and an acknowledgment of her remarkable life and career. Copeland has gracefully accepted the challenge to continue to improve dance—and humanity—in honor of Wilkinson and all those who follow her..
Unfailing encouragement and pragmatic advice.
The strength that Copeland found in Wilkinson is moving, and she renders it gracefully throughout. This is an inspiring and insightful account..
