{"product_id":"beauty-in-the-breakdown-melanie-awen-kate-9781763707115","title":"Beauty in the Breakdown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Born from a journey of illness, transformation, and awakening, this collection of poetry and photographs captures the raw beauty of resilience and self-discovery. Spanning a turbulent chapter of the author's life-from the dizzying heights of a professional dance career to an unexpected health crisis that forced stillness and transformation-this book invites readers to explore the interplay of struggle and growth, vulnerability and strength, through evocative words and imagery. It's a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, creativity and insight can light the way forward.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of poems and photographs captures a deeply transformative period in the author's life, spanning from mid-2010 to November 2011. During this time, the author faced a sudden and mysterious illness that upended her career as a professional dancer on cruise ships out of Miami, USA. Forced into stillness and introspection, the author embarked on a profound journey of healing, reflection, and transformation. After the failure of medical systems across the U.S to address the condition, the author returned home to Australia to heal, and found a new lens through which to view the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection weaves together the resilience, self-awareness, and beauty that emerged during this tumultuous time. It invites readers to explore the shared human experiences of struggle and growth, offering moments of pause, reflection, and connection. A testament to the power of creativity and perseverance, this book illuminates the extraordinary potential for growth in even the most challenging circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melanie Awen Kate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1763707113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781763707115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sacred Heart Creative\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d","brand":"Melanie Awen Kate","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48453907611903,"sku":"9781763707115","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bd0eeb4e-acc4-4535-b2e6-e8dcf24c6b74.jpg?v=1777302965","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beauty-in-the-breakdown-melanie-awen-kate-9781763707115","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}