In the hauntingly beautiful memoir, Mother, Men and Me: A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs, Dawn Smith-Theodore uncovers a narrative deeply rooted in family secrets, unexpected love, and a desperate battle against her own body. This compelling story promises to captivate anyone who knows the complex love shared between a mother and a daughter, anyone who has struggled with their own self-image, or anyone who has grappled with the profound impact of secrets within a family.

Smith-Theodore's journey begins in a small Ohio town, where her youthful infatuation with the boy-next-door takes a shocking turn. As secrets about her mother's past unravel, the profound impact of these revelations affects Dawn's own path and her relationship with men. Entwined in this narrative is her grueling battle with anorexia, the silent enemy she combats while dancing professionally around the world.

This extraordinary memoir peels back the layers of a mother-daughter bond tested by scandal yet nourished by shared passion: dance. Despite the chaos around them, they find a common language and sanctuary on the dance floor. But can their relationship survive the legacy of their shared past, the web of deception spun over years, and the choices they make?