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Tasmania 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 Out of the Ordinary, a compelling 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.
This 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
When 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.
With sensitively drawn characters and vivid historical detail, Out of the Ordinary offers 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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Kate Jenkins is a writer living in Hobart Tasmania. She is a long-time practitioner of the Alexander Technique and the author of Twice no one dies and A certain kind of justice, crime novels set in Togo, West Africa, where she worked for many years.
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