This is how we dance

by Dibyanshu Kumar

This book is a work of fanfiction. Taz, Up, Dr. Space-Claw, the G.L.E.E., Bug World, and the crew of Starship 15A-2 are the creations and property of Team Starkid and their musical production Starship. No infringement is intended all the profits made from the this book will be donated to Covid Relief Fund.It is a gift of love (and slight, fangirlish insanity) from the author to the Starkids and all who have read and enjoyed this story in its original incarnation online. Chapters 22 and 23 incorporate events and scenes from the actual musical Starship. Certain plot points and dialogue in these chapters have been directly quoted from the musical, and an effort has been made to be as accurate as possible regarding characters' gestures and expression during these scenes.

300 pages, Paperback

Published October 20, 2020

Reviews

[Peter Wedderburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dave had an unusual upbringing in many ways, although it seemed "normal" to him. He writes beautifully about how the saga unfolded, creating an engaging memoir that holds you involved right till the end. Crossing the Atlantic from the USA to Ireland and back again, this is a book that will appeal to anyone who enjoys reading about the complexities of real life, and about human personalities and characters. It's a lovely observational read.

[Simon O'Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that made me feel.

So much of this book is commonplace, recognisable but with a sense of emotional profundity which I found very touching. 52 stories that make you ponder your own life, choices made, the passage of time, friends remembered and all the spaces filled by sadness and joy we fall through in between.

[Lorraine Kehoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

A really lovely tale of a complicated yet but fascinating life. A few sentences in I wasn't too sure about the format but before long it truly began to flow and I really enjoyed it

[Fran Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storytelling.... 52 snipets from David's extremely interesting and varied life. Funny and sad... fully of life, love and loss. Will probably bring back some memories for those of a similar age...did for me..

[Lorcán O'Toole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful memoirs of a life not yet fully lived.
This book turned me inside out at times, had me comparing similar stories in my own life.
I hope my children read this book someday and that they laugh when they compare Saturday night burgers in our house.
Well written Diebold, I look forward to reading part two of this book one day!

[Georgia Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I connected with so many of the real life stories here, remembering the food my mother would make, things I continue to cook for my own family; the long walks in the country with my own father; the hole in the soul left by the loss of a friend; even my own feelings about the death of Bourdain rang in the same key as Diebold's. A book I'll continue to treasure and revisit as time goes by. A special thing indeed.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

David’s experiences and observations are fantastically relatable. Utterly hilarious. A heart warming read that’s inspired me to take life by the balls a bit more…

[Emily Diebold · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite book of the year