Dancing in the Rain, Amy Dowden
Dancing in the Rain, Amy Dowden
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Dancing in the Rain
My story of hope, courage and resilience

Author: Amy Dowden

Narrator: Amy Dowden

Unabridged: 7 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/05/2024


Synopsis

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Strictly Come Dancing professional and breast cancer and Crohn's awareness advocate Amy Dowden shares her journey from growing up in the Welsh Valleys to dancing on the glittering stage of prime-time television. Through her debilitating illness as a teen and her recent chemotherapy treatment for stage 3 breast cancer, Amy's is a story of an unbreakable spirit with an irrepressible joy for life and dance; she is living proof that our darkest times do not define us.

From her first dance lesson, Amy never wanted to be off the dance floor; when the music is on, nothing else matters, and it has been what has kept her going in the toughest of times. Despite facing the relentless challenges of undiagnosed Crohn's disease through her teens, Amy's love for dance remained unwavering. Her passion led her to win the British Championships with her partner and become the first Welsh professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.

However, Amy's journey took an unexpected turn when she discovered a lump in her breast just before her honeymoon. Despite undergoing a mastectomy and enduring gruelling chemotherapy, her journey was far from over. Complications arose, and she faced the harsh reality of reduced chances of having children. Yet, through it all, Amy's spirit remained unbroken, fuelled by her love for dance and the unwavering support of her family, friends and supporters.

In Dancing in the Rain, Amy Dowden shares her poignant and deeply personal story, offering solace and inspiration to anyone navigating life's storms. With courage and vulnerability, she reminds us that no matter the challenge, the human spirit can prevail, and that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jane on November 19, 2024

After watching a documentary about Amy Dowdens battle with cancer and her amazing dancing on strictly, I couldn’t wait to dive into this book! I loved listening about her career as a dancer and all of the competitions she won! You truly get a sense that dancing is everything to her, it’s in her bloo......more

Goodreads review by Tia on January 14, 2025

Inspirational. A must-read for every woman. Check ur 🍒 girlies xox This was such a raw, honest and open memoir and one that will be sure to stick with me for a while. Amy has been through SO much and yet her attitude towards life and the challenges she has faced is anything short of incredible. I ad......more

Goodreads review by Emily on September 27, 2024

make this a compulsory read for everyone ever......more

Goodreads review by Aoife on September 10, 2024

If like me you cried your eyes out watching Amy’s recent BBC documentary, this book fills in some of the missing dots. I’ve read a couple of Strictly biographies this year, Johannes Radebe and Motsi Mabuse, but this one is different for a few reasons. The other two are based primarily in South Afric......more

Goodreads review by Jodie on November 03, 2024

Such an inspiration ✨️......more