She hit the ground with such force, inertia plunged her forward. Her six inches of exposed bone was sharp enough to penetrate the hard ground like a javelin flying into the red dirt and decomposing manure. As the pain rushed in, so did the shock and the questionsÉ would the dancer ever be able to walk again?
She was a total tomboy and star athlete who wasnÕt afraid to ditch her dirty sneakers for some dance shoes and a tiara. Blood, Sweat & Tiaras is a story of perseverance with a dose of attitude. From the heights of competing on a national stage to the depths of laying in an emergency room, youÕre invited on an intimate journey to finding success and braving the scary decisions of unpromising medical procedures. Witness the grit it takes to defy the odds with grace and resilience. In this breathtaking journey of hope, you will read stories bound to stick with you, giving you courage to live up to your own definition of perseverance.