Just Keep Dancing [Perfect Paperback]

Susan Brauer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 2005

Just Keep Dancing because it's never too late to live happily ever after. Much like a friend would talk to you over a cup of coffee, Susan describes her 20 year relationship and marriage to her childhood sweetheart, telling how that relationship turned abusive and then ultimately violent and dangerous. She then details the event that caused her to make a major life change and how this self awakening brought control, success, and hope into her life Susan's message can help break the isolation experienced by those now in an abusive relationship, it can also provide an understanding for others who so impatiently ask, Why does she put up with that? We are sure that you will find Susan s powerful message not only to be an inspiration,but you will also find Just Keep Dancing to be a compelling and uplifting read that shows, It truly is never too late to live happily ever after.

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Review

I finished Just Keep Dancing over a week ago, but am just writing to you now. Any words of praise I could say would not begin to do it justice. First of all, your style is unique: brief, to the point, and powerful in every sentence and that makes the impact of the content all the stronger. And the content is riveting as it is..I knew there was going to be a happy ending and that kept me going. I think of myself as a person with a high tolerance for suffering, but your story is so totally sad and moving and I am not used to reading those types of books. It reminds me of Angela's Ashes (is that the right name? by that Irish writer a few years ago. When I got to the part where you write about three of your friends and supporters converging on trying to introduce you to Art a.k.a. as Butch, I thoroughly agreed with you that this had to be Providential. The earth is blessed because you two are present on it: to share your joys and sufferings with one another--and now with us, your devoted readers. --Dr. Janine Reklaitis, Associate Director, Women in Engineering Program, Purdue University

I had the opportunity to read Just Keep Dancing and I honor Susan s courage and willingness to share her story with others in hopes that no one will have to go through what she did -- or if they do, that they too will find the strength that she did to "keep dancin'." --Kim Wells, Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence

I just finished your book. It is absolutely wonderful. It gives me hope that I, too, can make it through college. I am still struggling with my ex-husband's voice that tells me that I am stupid even though I know I am not. I see so many signs now that I should have recognized the danger of what my ex-husband was doing to me. I wonder how I was so stupid for not seeing them earlier. I was with him for 18 years. How did you get over that feeling? Or maybe you didn't have it. I have been to a wonderful counselor who I saw for a year and a half before she retired. She helped me a lot. I now see another counselor, but she doesn't seem to understand. She just says to turn off the voice. I am not as good in math as I once was so I am dropping back to another major. I am hoping that once I get into the school groove that I can make it through engineering. But if not, I will still get a degree. Thanks so much for the wonderful book. I know I am not alone. --Jennifer Turner

I had the opportunity to read Just Keep Dancing, and I honor your courage and willingness to share your story with others in hopes that no one will have to go through what you did -- or if they do, that they too will find the strength that you did to keep dancin'. K. W. Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence --Kim Wells Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence

I just finished your book. It is absolutely wonderful. It gives me hope that I, too, can make it through college. I am still struggling with my ex-husband's voice that tells me that I am stupid even though I know I am not. I see so many signs now that I should have recognized the danger of what my ex-husband was doing to me. I wonder how I was so stupid for not seeing them earlier. I was with him for 18 years. How did you get over that feeling? Or maybe you didn't have it. I have been to a wonderful counselor who I saw for a year and a half before she retired. She helped me a lot. I now see another counselor, but she doesn't seem to understand. She just says to turn off the voice. I am not as good in math as I once was so I am dropping back to another major. I am hoping that once I get into the school groove that I can make it through engineering. But if not, I will still get a degree. Thanks so much for the wonderful book. I know I am not alone. --Jennifer Turner

I had the opportunity to read Just Keep Dancing, and I honor your courage and willingness to share your story with others in hopes that no one will have to go through what you did -- or if they do, that they too will find the strength that you did to keep dancin'. K. W. Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence --Kim Wells Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence

I just finished your book. It is absolutely wonderful. It gives me hope that I, too, can make it through college. I am still struggling with my ex-husband's voice that tells me that I am stupid even though I know I am not. I see so many signs now that I should have recognized the danger of what my ex-husband was doing to me. I wonder how I was so stupid for not seeing them earlier. I was with him for 18 years. How did you get over that feeling? Or maybe you didn't have it. I have been to a wonderful counselor who I saw for a year and a half before she retired. She helped me a lot. I now see another counselor, but she doesn't seem to understand. She just says to turn off the voice. I am not as good in math as I once was so I am dropping back to another major. I am hoping that once I get into the school groove that I can make it through engineering. But if not, I will still get a degree. Thanks so much for the wonderful book. I know I am not alone. --Jennifer Turner

About the Author

Susan Brauer is Dean of Academic Affairs at DeVry University, Chicago, a successful engineer, mother of six, author, owner and president of a publishing company, and very actively working to empower women to believe in themselves and to follow their dreams. However, this was not always the case. When starting out on the road to a higher education at the age of 33, her husband and six childeren also came along for the ride. Susan's original educational goal was to be a secretary and eight years later she graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. It is because of Susan's journey from homemaker to hardware engineer that she have become passionate about sharing her experiences with other women for the purpose of enlightening, motivating, and encouraging them to pursue their own personal dreams. And it is for this purpose that Susan takes the opportunity whenever possible, to speak to women of all ages and backgrounds. In this age of plant closures, downsizing and lay-offs the need for self improvement and self investment is more important than ever. Susan's presentations and workshops encourage participants to take charge and direct the changes in their lives, empowering them to redefine themselves in their own eyes, as well as in the eyes of others. Having been among the 2.5 million American women per year that are abused she provides for the reader a look into the tapestry of her life in her book Just Keep Dancing. Written much like a friend would talk to you over a cup of coffee, Susan describes her 20 year relationship and marriage to her childhood sweetheart, telling how that relationship turned abusive and then ultimately violent and dangerous. She then details the event that caused her to make a major life change and how this self awakening brought control, success, and hope into her life Susan's message can help break the isolation experienced by those now in an abusive relationship, it can also provide an understanding for others who so impatiently ask, Why does she put up with that?

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 565 pages
• Publisher: Dreamers Tapestry, Inc. (May 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097458780X
• ISBN-13: 978-0974587806
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,373,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An honest look at domestic violence, November 13, 2009

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Erin K. Brauer "Joseph B" (Chicago, IL (USA)) - See all my reviews
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This book was beyond a great read. The of patterns of domestic violence are often carbon copies of each other; however the participants feel so alone in their struggles with this issue. With how easy this book is to read and powerfully honest the message of hope is portrayed, it can help any person that has been or currently in this type of relationship see that they are not alone and that there is help. Also, this book assists the reader understand this illness, see patterns of this illness develop and can be looked at as a plan of action to defend yourself from this illness.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving story of one woman's triumph over adversity, May 9, 2007

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Deb F (Maine USA) - See all my reviews

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A very well written autobiography with moving description and thoughtful insight. Buy it and recognize one woman's life and her ability to overcome life's challenges with humor and tenacity.