Swing

By: Ashleigh Renard

Narrated by: Ashleigh Renard

Perfectionist mom takes doing it all to the next level as the world’s worst attempted swinger

Raised in figure skating, Ashleigh brought the quest for perfectionism into marriage and motherhood, striving for the highest level of difficulty while trying to make it all appear effortless and beautiful. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful, what will she do when she realizes she has taken "doing it all" to a level she never intended?

©2021 Ashleigh Renard (P)2022 Ashleigh Renard

Critic reviews

“Renard’s narrative voice is lighthearted and witty...a thoughtful work that delves into the intricacies of marriage and longing.” (Kirkus Reviews)

"Swing is the sexiest, funniest, most deeply felt memoir you will read this year." (Andromeda Romano-Lax, author of Annie of the Wolves and Behave)

“Swing is fearless and funny, the perfect book for women who want marriage and motherhood to feel like a breathtaking adventure.” (Alia Volz, author of Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco)

she is so real!

Her story of life is so funny and she's great at building the back story so you completely understand what was going on

incredible!

A fantastic journey of self discovery. loved it! Ashleigh's journey is one for both men and women.

Unique and Wonderful

This book was surprising. I was a little startled by some of the sexy content (Some say I should read the synopsis, but I find they often give away the good parts like movie trailers do *grin* ;)
but I actually found the honesty of the experiences freeing in a way that let me relax and look at my own beliefs and stereotypes.
It was also surprising that this story could be so light and funny while being so raw and vulnerable. I appreciated the introspection and the lack of whining and/or preachy that I find in a lot of other memoirs.
The story is interesting and unique, but I think listening to the author read makes it even more powerful and endearing.
Great find.

Shockingly and beautifully relatable!

In a world that needs more symmetry, amazing on so many levels. Highly recommend to anyone.

poor title

this was a self help book for the author, by the author. very little about swinging

Mix of relationship, personal development, and swing culture

While somewhat misleading, the book had some very insightful concepts of developing yourself and understanding your relationship with the culture around you.

Beautiful Book and Worth a Listen

This book is about sex, and it has nothing to do with it. It’s about a person’s coming of age. A person realizing perfection isn’t possible. It’s the story of someone realizing it’s in facing the hard things that we find what we’re looking for all along.

I’m thankful that Ashleigh did the hard work to compose this book. I’m inspired by her courage.

I think you will be too.

very enjoyable!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. so many different areas of thought she takes you and lots of reflection and deep insight. very enjoyable.

Such an authentic soul!

This was an amazing journey that she shared. You’re a powerhouse, keep it up. It was very inspiring to me.

Came for the sex, stayed for the story

Sex is the hook.
And in this case, it's the beautiful message.

This is not a book full of smut.
Though there may be a little in there ;)

This is not a wild tale full of unbelievable or sensational characters.
I found the author's candor refreshing and totally relatable.

What this is is a wonderfully balanced, thought-provoking, intimate, and thoroughly entertaining listen.

If you're even the slight bit curious, I'd encourage you to give it a listen.