I have had this book for a long time, and I've loved it so much I had to get a new copy. I have read this book so many times and I never tire of reading it...my favorite parts were the ballet classes...it really gave me a look inside what a professional company and training schedule is like; and I suppose I really identified with it because at the time I got the book (and kept rereading it), I wanted a life as a professional dancer myself, so this book was a huge inspiration to me. Love it!