Dancing Amidst the Chaos is the story of a life, told in snapshots of its moments. Each verse invites the reader to catch a glimpse into the authoras internal world of hopes and dreams, fears and struggles. From building a love that lasts to mourning the loss of a friend, from delighting in the joys of childhood to healing the scars of addictiona]no topic is off-limits, and each is explored with poignant emotion and pervasive honesty. All of us are dancers amidst the chaos of the world we live ina]and every reader will find a wealth of passages that resonate at the deepest levels within the pages of Julie Kastenas piercingly candid, brilliantly expressive collection of poetry.