Story: Summarize the story "the leap"?

"Leap," also known as "The Leap," is a short story by Louise Erdich. The author, who is also sometimes known as Karen Louise Erdich, began writing as a poet in the early 1980s, and is now best known as a popular author of Native American historical fiction. She often writes with or is influenced by her husband, Michael Dorris, but the first stories and poems to appear published under both of their names were not released until 1991, after "The Leap" was written. "The Leap," which was published in 1990, veers from Erdrich's typical Native American theme to a more personal, autobiographical story line.Louise Erdich is the daughter of a Native American mother, and was also involved in Native American studies in her time at Dartmouth College. These factors lend themselves heavily to "The Leap," influencing both the characters and the plot. The story is narrated by the daughter of a trapeze artist. The plot focuses on the story of the trapeze artist mother, who has lost her sight, along with her balance and coordination. Interestingly, the daughter doesn't view her mother so much as a trapeze artist who has lost her livelihood, but rather a struggling mother to whom she owes so much. "The Leap," which is based in a New Hampshire town during the 20th century, focuses more on the mother's personality, as well as the daughter's feelings, than the tragedy of a lost career. Because the mother does not often talk about her time as a trapeze artist, the narrator comments more on the present day, and her impressions of her mother."The Leap" not only displays a sentimental and touching personal story, but also showcases Louise Erdich's talent as a writer and storyteller. Many readers may feel as strong connection to the characters of the story as they reflect on their own parents or past.

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