Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell Summary
Overview of Slow Dance
Rainbow Rowell's first adult novel in a decade - "Slow Dance" weaves a bittersweet second-chance romance across decades in Omaha. Reese Witherspoon's August 2024 pick became an instant NYT bestseller, capturing hearts with what People calls "a romance for the ages."
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When Two Hearts Finally Align
What happens when the timing is never quite right, but the connection refuses to fade? Shiloh and Cary's story begins at a wedding reception in 2006, where their unexpected reunion after fourteen years apart ignites a dormant flame. Standing awkwardly in a youth wrestling club transformed for the occasion, Shiloh spots Cary at the head table-a groomsman she wasn't prepared to see. Their first interaction crackles with unresolved tension as they exchange surface-level updates about their lives. "It's so weird to be talking to you," Shiloh admits, "and not know, you know... anything." When she asks if he needs to return to the head table, Cary's simple response speaks volumes: "No one will miss me." This chance encounter becomes the catalyst for confronting their complicated past-one filled with almost-moments and missed opportunities that have haunted them both for years.
The Dance of Almost and Not Quite
The Weekend That Changed Everything
The Misunderstanding That Cost Fourteen Years
Building Bridges Across Time
Navigating Real-Life Complexities
The Courage to Chase What Matters
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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