Dance When the Brain Says No is a mother’s poignant memoir about her young daughter, Leslie, and her valiant battle against brain cancer. The heart and soul of this tender story are found in Leslie’s own words expressed in poetry, journal entries, and letters. We learn firsthand how one remarkable young woman faces the terror of a disease that threatens to destroy the very essence of who she is. How Leslie, her family, and friends react to her illness provides a revealing look into our human response to fear and the potential we have for extraordinary courage.

Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the following foundations:

The Charles Warren Brain Tumor Awareness Foundation, Inc.
“This heartrending memoir humanizes an experience that most choose never to understand. Anyone who has faced catastrophic illness will empathize with this family and find comfort in the realization that our struggles are universal.” –Kayron Hudson Warren, Founder and CEO

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
“By sharing her courageous and cheeky daughter’s liberal views on life, love, and a battle no child should have to fight, Kathleen Price’s memoir brings to light how some get through life’s most daunting moments” –Kathleen A. Casey, Founder and President

Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation
“I was so moved by Leslie’s zeal for life and her desire, in spite of all her challenges, to attend UC Berkeley. I so wanted her to get there!”– Steve Andrews, President

Foundation for Children with Cancer
“Dance When the Brain Says No captures what so many of us are afraid to accept and understand…cancer can affect anyone at any time. We, the ones not affected, must not let our friends, loved ones, even people we meet in our daily lives go through this alone.” –Renee L. Verhoff, President and CEO