“ Resiliency, like a cartwheel, requires core strength and a disregard for gravity. Only one of which can be willed. “
Quotes by Amy Koppelman
Introducing Amy Koppelman
Amy Koppelman, born in 1969, is an American author, screenwriter, director, and producer known for her unflinching exploration of mental health issues in her work. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in writing from Columbia University.
Koppelman has written three critically acclaimed novels:
- A Mouthful of Air (2003)
- I Smile Back (2008)
- Hesitation Wounds (2015)
Her writing has appeared in publications such as The New York Observer and Lilith. In addition to her literary work, Koppelman adapted her novel I Smile Back into a screenplay, which was made into a film starring Sarah Silverman. The movie premiered at the 2015 Sundance, Toronto, and Deauville Film Festivals. Koppelman made her directorial debut with the film adaptation of her novel A Mouthful of Air, released in 2021. She is also an outspoken advocate for women's mental health.
