Dancing with Broken Bones

The book reveals a combination of personal life experiences, challenges and triumphs, ups and downs, victories and defeats.

This personal commentary, Dancing With Broken Bones chronicles the life of an untrained dancer through various life experiences and presents various narratives on how the movements and the nuances of dance steps can serve as a therapeutic route of escape and as a coping mechanism with life itself.  Dancing With Broken Bones endeavors to share personal life experiences through the lenses of a dancer.  The stories will entertain, enlighten, and inspire you to embrace your own dance…for such a time as this.  Shall we dance?

Dr. Vernita L. Baldwin

A graduate of Jackson State University (Jackson, MS) with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Dr. Baldwin’s graduate degrees are from the Virginia University of Lynchburg’s School of Religion (Lynchburg, VA) with Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degrees.

Dr. Baldwin has proudly served as a Police Chaplain (Hampton Police Division) since 2011 to ensure consistent support and ministry of presence for the police officers, professional civilian staff, and citizens of Hampton. She is currently serving a 4-year appointment as the Faith-Based Representative, Hampton Neighborhood Commission, where she is also serving as the Chair of the Commission (2022 – 2023). Dr. Baldwin brings a wealth of experience as a chaplain, counselor, instructor, former military spouse and an upcoming published author, “Dancing With Broken Bones”. With warmth and intellect, she is a proven natural bridge-builder in civic-faith partnerships which benefit the overall health of the larger community.