Jordan Taylor's Reviews > Don't Think, Dear: On Loving and Leaving Ballet

This part-memoir, part-historical account of ballet by Alice Robb was like a balm to my soul. As a "retired" ballet dancer myself, I found myself relating to much of what Robb wrote about - the joys and pains of being a dancer, the perfectionism, and the regrets of giving it up. I would have liked to read more about Robb's experiences as a dancer and less about social commentary on feminism and womanhood, which seemed to detract from the story at times. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone with a background in dance or who admires ballet.