{"product_id":"out-of-the-ordinary-fm-alexanders-early-life-a-novel-paperback","title":"Out of the Ordinary: FM Alexander's early life: a novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Jenkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasmania 1879: In the small settlement of Wynyard it's the first day of the school year and young Fred Alexander is already causing trouble in the classroom. So begins \u003cem\u003eOut of the Ordinary, a \u003c\/em\u003ecompelling fictional biography that delves into the early life of Frederick Matthias Alexander, the pioneering founder of the Alexander Technique, and considered one of the 200 people who made Australia great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engrossing novel takes readers through pivotal moments in Fred's early life, starting with an inspiring teacher in Wynyard who ignites his passion for Shakespeare. His journey continues to the lively mining town of Waratah, where he pursues his love of acting and meets an unconventional young couple with whom his life becomes intertwined. In Melbourne, Fred gains recognition for his acting skills, earning accolades for his powerful recitations. But it is his struggles that ultimately define his future\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a sudden loss of his voice threatens his acting career, Fred is faced with failure. However, his perseverance and intelligence lead him to discover a revolutionary method of self-awareness and body mechanics, a discovery that evolved into the renowned Alexander Technique.\u003c\/p\u003eWith sensitively drawn characters and vivid historical detail, \u003cem\u003eOut of the Ordinary \u003c\/em\u003eoffers readers a new perspective on FM Alexander's journey of discovery and on the man himself: his resilience, his complexity, and his sometimes controversial nature, a man whose personal hardships led to a lifelong dedication to improving the human experience.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9.25 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53594537427251,"sku":"9780994260451","price":17.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/out-of-the-ordinary-fm-alexanders-early-life-a-novel-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}