Dancing in the Narrows
Book Feature - Dancing in the Narrows by Anna Penenberg
HBL Note: Did you know I have a chronic illness? It used to be such a big part of my life…and at times all-consuming, like when I spent two weeks in the hospital trying to get it under control or when I was in and out of the hospital for six months while trying to start my Ph.D. program. In 2010 I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and after six months of excruciating pain, numerous tests, and painful procedures I had a colon resection and I’ve been in remission (and on medication) ever since. Still, some days are better than others. It isn’t easy living with a chronic illness.
Dancing in the Narrows by Anna Penenberg is about her journey as she and her daughter try to figure out what is causing her daughter so much trouble and pain. Scroll down to read more.
Book Feature - Dancing in the Narrows by Anna Penenberg
From the publisher:
“Dancing In The Narrows” is the story of a single mother’s love and persistence in the face of fear. Anna and her daughter struggle against a debilitating illness with no known cure. In search of wellness, mother and daughter must navigate the labyrinthine world of the American medical system and beyond.
It is a touching memoir recounting Anna’s perseverance as she struggles to maintain her relationship with her direly ill daughter. As her condition worsens, mother and daughter embark on a tumultuous journey to find a cure. Full of adventure, laughter, terror, and sheer grit, “Dancing In The Narrows” is a poignant chronicle of Dana and Anna’s multiyear odyssey toward healing.
