“In the middle of a wrist's suicide slash-line, below the layered skin and above the pulse, there's an acupuncture point that says, Get back to who you were meant to be. This is the heart spot, the center. Your whole life the skin on that place will stay closest to being a baby's skin, as close as you can get anymore to the way you started, the way you once thought you'd always be.”
This book delves into the experiences and transformation of a young woman who finds herself in the world of circus performing as a clown. The narrative likely captures the challenges and triumphs she encounters as she navigates the complexities of her new identity and the circus environment. more
Monica Drake, born in 1967, is an American writer known for her focus on the lives of marginalized individuals, particularly women and ethnic minorities. Her writing style is characterized by its nuanced emotions and profound insights, often exploring social injustice and individual struggles. more
“When you love something you just don't want to stop talking about it.”
“Esse quam videri," Celia says. "To be, rather than to seem.”
“In my flowery dreams there's always you. I do not regret it one bit.”