"Beautifully written and thought-provoking, this collection of essays on trauma is not just for fans of Sarah Polley, but for anyone looking to explore what the body can endure "
Considered a national treasure in her native Canada, Sarah Polley is one of the most celebrated and admired actors/directors/producers in Hollywood. Yet, as this revealing collection of six essays proves, her life is rather unknown to many, even her biggest fans. In Run Towards The Danger (taken from the advice she was given by a doctor when she was struggling with the effects of severe concussion) Polley shares the misfortunes that she and her body have endured, sometimes at the hands of others. Going back and forth in time, each essay discusses trauma – from her stage fright, high-risk pregnancy and scoliosis – but perhaps the most impactful is her encounter with Jian Ghomeshi and her exploration of sexual assault. Don’t be put off if that all sounds too depressing, Polley’s writing is wonderful and insightful – just what you expect from such a talented figure.
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