Dancing on My Own Two Feet - by Jenn Todling (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An inspirational book club read of one woman's journey of taking the bold step to leave her disabled--and volatile--spouse and moving across the country in search of adventure, tango, and love.

At the tender age of twenty, Jenn faces a pivotal moment when her boyfriend, Morey, proposes marriage after only a few weeks of dating. Her intuition urges her to say no, but she's spent the entirety of her teenage years caregiving for family; she yearns for adventure, and she thinks relocating to California with Morey will give her the freedom she craves. So she says yes--only to find herself back in the caregiver role after he becomes disabled a few years into their marriage. But it's Morey's volatile personality that ultimately leads Jenn to make a brave decision: it's time to leave.

Dancing on My Own Two Feet takes a poignant turn as Jenn relocates to New York City after her divorce. Here, she rediscovers a long-forgotten passion for dance and embarks on a transformative journey that transcends the physicality of movement. Each dance becomes a channel to tap into her inner wisdom, providing the courage to explore the world and embrace new adventures. Then Jenn encounters Gable, a potential suitor, prompting new questions to arise for her: Is she better off on her own? Or could Gable be the love and dance partner she's been longing for?

Review Quotes

"A sometimes-harrowing but ultimately inspiring remembrance of recovery and creative self-expression."--Kirkus Reviews

"This book inspires us to let go of self-sabotaging emotional choreography, freeing ourselves to dance into our own light and dreams."--Margaret Ghielmetti, author of Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist

"Jenn paints for us a gorgeous picture of how dance can be a vehicle for building a life and exploring the world. Her courage in sharing this story is a gift to all of us."--Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave

About the Author

Jenn Todling is an author, speaker, executive coach, and adjunct instructor at the University of Denver as part of its Frontline Manager Leadership Program. As a retired audit partner at a global Big 4 accounting firm with over twenty years of professional services experience and an ICF-certified transformational leadership coach for over ten years, Jenn helps her clients express their soul in their work. She currently resides near her hometown of Boulder, Colorado, with her husband (and dance partner) and daughter. Dancing on My Own Two Feet is her first book.