<p>This is a story of adoption resilience and redemption designed for all who have had moments when they have felt voiceless marginalized or abandoned.&nbsp; Bolstered by her faith family and a fierce fight for self-worth Thompson reclaims the joy of living and chooses to dance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dancing in My Tattered Pink Dress is an empowering engaging and lucid story.&nbsp; Thompson&rsquo;s journey is one of spirit and spunk.&nbsp; Her humor and honesty give new meanings to such words as &ldquo;home&rdquo; &ldquo;resilience&rdquo; and &ldquo;self-advocacy.&rdquo;</p><p>-- Valerie B. Lee Ph.D.<br />Author of The Prentice Hall Anthology of African American Women&rsquo;s Literature<br />Executive Director Womanist Readers</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dancing in My Tattered Pink Dress is a true transparent authentic book of raw emotions. You will experience hardship laughter and grief as Ruth-Ann walks you through her life of strength weakness and victory.&nbsp;</p><p>-Stephanie Hunt<br />Educator Innovator and Entrepreneur</p>