Renée is a witty and bold young girl growing up in 1970s Newark, New Jersey. Her father is her superhero, but when he takes off to rescue another family, leaving her behind, her life of innocence and naivety goes in an unexpected direction. She quickly finds that there’s a lot more going on in the world other than afro puffs and bell bottoms. Babies are having babies, milk cartons are plastered with pictures of missing children, and pedophilia is rampant. She trusts the older people in her life to mentor her in a positive light, but instead, she’s led down a dark, reckless path of broken promises, promiscuity, and soul-scorching pain.

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“I was so excited to read this book because initially the title spoke to me.As I began reading, I immediately related to the situations and dynamics that occurred in J.Renee's life.After two attempts to read the book in it's entirety, I was able to finish the book.One might ask why it took so long to finish a book that I was so attracted to.After much thought and prayer, I realized that I had similar skeletons in my closet that I had not dealt with in a way that would allow me to live my best life. Thank you so much J.Renee for having the courage to write such a raw and honest account of your lifeline.Reading this true story opened my eyes and I finally realize at age 65 that letting go of past childhood/ teenage trauma sets you free to enjoy your best adult life.”

-Kathryn Siefkin-Cox

“I couldn't put it down from the time I opened it until the last page. It was raw, transparent and healing. It made me aware of how much the sins of our parents influence the paths that we choose in life.”

— Karla Scipio

“J. Renee skillfully uses her transparency and blunt honesty to capture the reader's mind and soul. Then she carries you on a journey to soul freedom as she exhumes and explores the skeletons that have lived in HER soul. Raw; unfiltered and shameless, we see the impact of her dysfunctional relationships, including the bond of the father-daughter dynamic, which all little girls need. Without hesitation I recommend this book to and for anyone struggling to regain your personal power by freeing your skeletons and dance with them.”

-Jami Greene

“ It felt as if J. Renee stopped by for coffee and we talked for hours. She told me all her secrets and I held on to her every word. I laughed, cried, and hated it when she was done. I wanted her book, Dancing with My Skeletons, to go on. Her story is gritty, honest, and well written. You can't help but fall in love with her and her book. I look forward to reading what she writes in the future! ”

-Annette