How It Feels to Fly
How It Feels to Fly by Kathryn Holmes, published by HarperCollins on June 14, 2016, is a young adult fiction novel that delves into the challenges of body dysmorphia and self-acceptance. The story follows Sam, a girl who has always aspired to be a professional dancer but struggles with her self-image as her body changes in ways she finds difficult to accept. Sent to a treatment camp for teens facing emotional obstacles, Sam confronts her insecurities while navigating the pressures of her dreams and the expectations placed upon her.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of self-esteem, emotions, and the performing arts as Sam learns to open up to others and confront her fears. Through her interactions with fellow campers and a supportive counselor, she begins to rediscover her confidence, though setbacks challenge her progress. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, offering a thoughtful examination of the internal battles many face in pursuit of their aspirations.
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A struggle with body dysmorphia forces one girl to decide if letting go of her insecurity also means turning her back on her dreams.
Sam has always known she’d be a professional dancer—but that was before her body betrayed her, developing unmanageable curves in all the wrong places. Lately, the girl staring back at Sam in the mirror is unrecognizable. Dieting doesn’t work, ignoring the whispers is pointless, and her overbearing mother just makes it worse.
Following a series of crippling anxiety attacks, Sam is sent to a treatment camp for teens struggling with mental and emotional obstacles. Forced to open up to complete strangers, Sam must get through the program if she wants to attend a crucial ballet intensive later in the summer. It seems hopeless until she starts confiding in a camp counselor who sparks a confidence she was sure she’d never feel again. But when she’s faced with disappointing setbacks, will Sam succumb to the insecurity that imprisons her?
This compelling story from Kathryn Holmes examines one girl’s efforts to overcome her worst enemy: herself.
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