Dancing in the Rain

My story of hope, courage and resilience

Amy Dowden

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Piatkus Books
05 September 2024

Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Memoirs; Oncology; Coping with illness; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

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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.

By: Amy Dowden
Imprint: Piatkus Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9780349442044
ISBN 10: 0349442045
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 05 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amy Dowden is a much-loved professional dancer on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. She joined the show in 2017 after she and her now-husband, Ben Jones, won the British Dance Championships in 2016. They were the first all-British pair to win the championship in over 20 years. Amy started dancing age eight, but it wasn't until she had completed her A-levels that she committed to dancing full-time, making her rapid rise in the rankings all the more remarkable as she was competing against much more experienced couples. Caerphilly-born, Amy is the first Welsh professional dancer in Strictly history.

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Dancing in the Rain

My story of hope, courage and resilience

Amy Dowden

$59.99

Hardback

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