Ruth Denison was one of the great innovators in the early years of Buddhism in the West. In this portrait of her extraordinary life, from a youth in Nazi-dominated Germany to the center of the counterculture in the sixties and seventies, Boucher captures Denisons distinctive voice and the journey of her remarkable spirit. [A] stirring yet unsentimental spiritual biography. Bernadette McGrath, Dragonfly Review[Denison] brought a strongly feminine, body-centered approach to spiritual practice at a time when this was regarded as radical if not subversive . . . Bouchers life repeatedly intersects with Denisons, making this a dual tale of development and discovery and, therefore, doubly compelling. Whitney Scott, BooklistDancing in the Dharma skillfully conveys Ruth Denisons full humanity: her formidable gifts and charm and her puzzling contradictions . . . [A] riveting and deeply rewarding portrayal of a great teacher. Shane Snowdon, Turning WheelAuthor and Denison student Sandy Boucher gives an intimate portrait. Shambhala SunSandy Boucher, a leading spokesperson on women and Buddhism, is the author of several books, including Discovering Kwan Yin (Beacon / 1341-2 / $13.00 pb), Opening the Lotus (Beacon / 7309-1 / $16.00 pb), and Turning the Wheel (Beacon / 7305-9 / $21.00 pb). She lives in Oakland, California.