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Dancing on Broken Glass
by Ka Hancock
If ever there was a book that could make you cry, this is it. I literally had tears streaming down my face for the last 100 pages. Yes, it was sad, but it was also quite beautiful. The title of the book, Dancing on Broken Glass is really quite a brilliant description of Hancock's story. Life is full of hardship, the broken glass, but you have to walk across it. Those who are lucky and determined and wise will find a way to dance on it.
One of the most interesting aspects of this book was the harsh insights into the life of a person suffering from severe bi-polar disorder. I can't judge how realistic Hancock's portrayal is, but it felt authentic, and showed so well that Mickey, though suffering from a mental illness, was an amazing, smart, attractive (dare I say hot?), and loving guy who was able to have a good life.
This book is also a debut from a Utah author, which I didn't realize until halfway through the story. Though she doesn't bring in Mormon theology at all in the book, her underlying faith is clear in the way she writes about death and adversity.
Definitely recommended. I can't quite decide between 4 and 4.5 stars.
One of the most interesting aspects of this book was the harsh insights into the life of a person suffering from severe bi-polar disorder. I can't judge how realistic Hancock's portrayal is, but it felt authentic, and showed so well that Mickey, though suffering from a mental illness, was an amazing, smart, attractive (dare I say hot?), and loving guy who was able to have a good life.
This book is also a debut from a Utah author, which I didn't realize until halfway through the story. Though she doesn't bring in Mormon theology at all in the book, her underlying faith is clear in the way she writes about death and adversity.
Definitely recommended. I can't quite decide between 4 and 4.5 stars.