In her quest to pursue two loves simultaneously ncing and playing the violin ndsey Stirling faced years of rejection. Critics, from agents and record producers to the judges on America's Got Talent, said that her performances were too unfocused, too strange. Eventually, however, Stirling discovered YouTube, and the performances she uploaded there ver songs and original music ok off, making her the highest-paid female YouTube star in 2015. In six chapters, this readable book explores Stirling's life and career, focusing predominately on her childhood love for the violin, the interests that led her to develop her signature hip-hop style, and the difficult years of rejection before her big break. An ending chapter examines the challenges and tenets in her personal life, such as a battle with anorexia and a reliance on her religious faith. Though text-heavy in its design, the book is clear, focused, and well-sourced. Stock photos (primarily of Sterling's performances), sidebars, a time line, and links for further reading round out this useful resource on a modern-day artist.