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From Stateless Refugee to International Ballet Star

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A Memoir by TBD

A Young Woman In A Ballet Tutu, Leaping In The Air. Dance Or Die: From Stateless Refugee To International Ballet Star A MEMOIR

Dance or Die: From Stateless Refugee to International Ballet Star A MEMOIR

by Ahmad Joudeh

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2719 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	236 pages

In this powerful and inspiring memoir, TBD tells the story of her journey from a stateless refugee to an international ballet star. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and triumph, and it is sure to inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of achieving their goals, no matter how impossible they may seem.

TBD spent the first seven years of her life in a refugee camp in Thailand. She was born to a Burmese mother and a stateless father, and she had no citizenship or legal status. She and her family lived in poverty, and she had no access to education or healthcare. Despite these challenges, TBD never gave up on her dream of becoming a dancer.

When TBD was seven years old, she was adopted by a family in the United States. Her new family provided her with the love and support she needed to thrive. She started taking ballet lessons, and she quickly excelled. Within a few years, she was dancing with some of the best ballet companies in the world. In 2018, she made history when she became the first stateless refugee to dance with the Royal Ballet in London.

TBD's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. She has overcome incredible odds to achieve her dream of becoming a dancer. Her story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever faced adversity. It is a story of hope, resilience, and triumph.

TBD's memoir is a must-read for anyone who loves ballet, or who is interested in the story of a remarkable woman who has overcome incredible odds. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.