Description: A rich and vibrant memoir that weaves chronic illness and classical music into a raw and inspiring tale of grace and determination.
Brief description: Andrea Avery holds an MFA from Arizona State University and teaches English in Phoenix. Her short pieces have been published in Real Simple, Ploughshares, and The Oxford American, among others, and she was a finalist in Glamour magazine's annual essay contest. This is her first book.
Review Quotes: Readers will be rooting for Avery as she builds a life she can cherish regardless of her symptoms.