This memoir is a testimony to resilience of the human spirit to transcend limiting roles and achieve authentic expression. Kudos to the author for her courage in her journey to wholeness.

The book leads us through Jenn’s transformational process as she takes on the caretaker role of her siblings and then reluctantly enters a marriage at age 20 that repeats that patterned behavior with a disabled spouse. After enduring ten years of this soulless relationship with a controlling and manipulative husband (all the while creating a successful career as the sole breadwinner), she breaks free and moves to New York City. Here Jenn rediscovers her passion for dancing and travel. The descriptions of her experiences are highly evocative and inspiring. As with most healing journeys, this one has its highs and lows, but the overall forward momentum kept me engaged and rooting for her success.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Even though this is a sad story starting out, it turns into a beautiful chance for a woman to finally do what she wants. I felt it was well worth reading.

Interesting book. Loved the honesty.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.