Dancing on My Grave: An AutobiographyFifty-three million viewers saw her dramatic story on the 60 Minutes feature--now millions will want to read her story. Chronicling-year relationship with Mikhail Baryshnikov, here is the story of prima ballerina Gelsey Kirkland's tragic downfall and triumphant recovery. 24 pages of p hotos. Advertising in Cosmopolitan. |
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Chapter One SEEN BUT NOT HEARD | 1 |
Chapter Two CATS CRADLE | 15 |
Chapter Three GOD INDISPOSED | 32 |
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