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 response to fear and the capacity we have for extraordinary courage.