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Dancing in the Rain

My story of hope, courage and resilience

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Dancing in the Rain

By: Amy Dowden
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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.©2024 Amy Dowden (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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Wow what an emotional ride poor Amy has been on she reads it so well my heart goes out to her Amy has got such a supportive family friends and of cause husband I want to wish Amy a long and happy fulfilling life with no more hospital visits and may she always enjoy Dancing in the Rain ☔️💃🏻

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An honest lady who has gone through a lot

i loved listening to Amys book. it made me smile, cried and it was like Amy was sat with me telling me what has gone on in her life. She is a courageous strong lady. I love her

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inspiring and tear jerking

what an inspiring lady working hard to achieve her dreams with a chronic medicial condition to manage at the same time and all that before having cancer and sharing her honest story and journey..absolutely fantastic listen

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vulnerability in sharing her story

Loved listening to Amy. The vulnerability and resilience you hear in her words as shes reading. She is a role model to everyone ❤️🥰

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Such a lovely read

I knew I would love this book as I love Amy but her book is such a lovely read! 🩷

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Honest and courageous!!

Couldn’t stop listening! What a determined lady! Wishing her all the best for the future she deserves it!

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Loved the story

Loved hearing about Amy’s journey to British Champion and Strictly dancer. Audio book delivery was quite stunted with odd pauses in middle of sentences and the tone of voice changing at the wrong time meaning it was hard to understand at times. Lots of words mispronounced too which was endearing. Should have had an audio producer to make it a bit more polished.

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Helping me understand

My little sister aged just 35 has just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma receptive to hormones. Still waiting on some more results to find out what the treatment plan and order will be. I wanted to read this to get more of an understanding of what’s to come, how I can help her through this awful time! Listening to Amy’s story and how she has come out the other side has given me hope that we as a family can get my little sister through this x I also have undiagnosed chrones and I am on medication to control it which most of the time it does but hearing about Amys mine is not as bad. Thankyou for writing this book

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courage and determination

I loved this honest book from amy, she tells it as it is, warts and all. I'm in awe for how she has handled everything life has thrown at her over the years! xx

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Amazing Amy

I love Amy and hearing her story has made me see how amazing she really is

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