A survival memoir, Balancing Act exposes the allure of circus glamour counterbalanced with rational thought, strength to carry out tasks and courage to overcome hardships. Descriptive prose and rich details paint tantalizing scenes of life in Sarasota and of performances in Madison Square Garden. Media quotes enhance this bold and uplifting journey.
Sarah Chapman tells her life story and how she ended up as a circus performer. Through her story we see a young woman who went through physical abuse at a young age by her mom and verbal abuse after her marriage to a much older man who was part of the circus world.