Clock Dance Summary
Anne Tyler

Clock Dance Overview

Clock Dance by Anne Tyler is about a woman named Willa who, after a life of doing what others expect, finds a new opportunity in Baltimore. Here, she becomes the grandmother she always wanted to be to a young independent girl name Cheryl, and she must decide whether to return to the life that is expected of her or continue down the new path she forges for herself. This novel focuses on themes of childhood, taking control of one’s life, and the importance of family.