Lord of the Dance: My Story

Great book which follows Michael Flately’s life from beginning of the start to 2023 cancer diagnosis. Very difficult life in the time he was a toddler thru move to the United States with 4 other siblings and not a lot of money, difficult living situation on top of a prejudicial home location. Tells of the beginning of his dancing career, working with his father, getting beat up going to school and having to work with his father. Life was difficult trying to keep the family fed and raised in a tough neighborhood. Michael never smooths over the difficulties or avoid being honest about himself. It is a great read due to his honesty about himself, his work and the people he had to deal with. Was very honest about his sexual life and didn’t pull any punches in that regard. Once I started the book I found I couldn’t stop reading it until the end. I pray Michael is doing well with his acute cancer diagnosis after all he has been through.

Prompt delivery and in good condition

i have seen this live really god to watch

Libro muy interesante para los fans de Michael Flatley, incluye fotos. La única pega es que sólo está en inglés.

I received the book in my mailbox on a Saturday afternoon and finished it by Sunday evening. Like Michael's shows, it's mesmerizing and uplifting. He's had a childhood like so many kids in big cities (and small, with neighborhood ruffians and the like, for that matter) and many childhood adventures we readers can relate to. It's a fascinating progression from his childhood to his rise through the ranks of dance competitions to where he is today, with all of the passion you'd imagine added in. I literally gasped out loud a few times.Those of us who happily declare ourselves to be "FLATHEADS" will be thrilled with this revealing look into some of what makes Michael who he is - a very real human being with extraordinary determination born from his Irish roots and the tenderness of his grandmother, father, and certain special people along the way. I especially enjoyed the way the book has perspective comments all along the way from many of the pivotal people in his life. The reader gets a real look at what drives Michael as an artist and a man, and I noted that his capacity for love, forgiveness, spirituality and joy is what has allowed him to finally receive the acclaim and success and true friendships he's worked so very hard for. And Michael himself is a great storyteller here, just as he is on stage. My only regret is that we Americans haven't been able to get our hands on the music CD's he's created, now that we know they're out there. Won't someone PLEASE market them in the U.S.!!?I've seen Michael Flatley on stage once in Lord of the Dance and twice in Celtic Tiger and if God smiles on us, I hope to see him again. After reading his biography, I had to pop "Michael Flatley Gold" into the DVD player. Well written and edited, you'll really enjoy this book. I promise!