Maria Finn's husband was cheating. First she threw him out. Then she cried. Then she signed up for tango lessons. It turned out that the dramatic dance had a lot to teach this young woman about understanding love and loss, about how to live with style and flair, and take risks, both romantic and professional." "As Maria's world begins to revolve around the friendships she makes in dance class and the milongas (social dances) she attends regularly in New York City, we explore with her the fascinating culture, history, music, moves, and beauty of the Argentine tango. With each new dance step she learns the embrace, the hook, the sweep, the throw - she is one step closer to returning to the world of the living. Eventually Maria travels to Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango, and finds the confidence to try romance again." "As exhilarating as the dance itself, the story whirls us into the center of the ballroom dancing craze. And buoyed by the author's humor and passion, it imparts surprising insights about how to get on with life after you've lost in love.