Maya Plisetskaya's Autobiography

[MakarovaFan]

I'm thinking of buying Maya Plisetskaya's autobiography. How would you rate it?

Thanks,

Melissa

[fille'smom]

Wonderful book. A great look at history through the eyes of this wonderful dancer. I recommend it!

[Nora]

Makarova Fan -- a little warning. It's a difficult read. She accepted no help in writing or editing, and the narrative shows the lack of a guiding hand. She jumps around and sometimes leaves out needed explanation. Still, there are parts of it that are marvelous. Enjoy what you like and disregard the rest.

[fille'smom]

After reading the book I ordered the Kultur's video "Plisetskaya Dances". I really liked connecting what I read with seeing her dance.

I agree that in places the book is a tough read but it is a real insite into the dancer's personality.

[dido]

I really enjoyed it too. It was very much not the typical ballerina autobiography (although I think that "typical" might be notional). The political details made me swim a little bit, but eventually I resorted to letting the names just wash over me, and allowing myself to be content with understanding the bare outlines.

Best of all I really felt that there was a voice behind the book, and now I feel (just a little, little bit) that I know Plisetskaya (who I wish, I wish, I wish I had been able to see.)

[perky]

What is the name of her autobiography? And is this a new book? I would love to read it!

[fille'smom]

The Title is I, Maya Plisetskaya. I can't remember when it came out. I ordered it this summer from Half.com or amazon.com along with the video.