*This book explores the enduring cultural impact and personal significance of the classic film Dirty Dancing. Author Katy Brand uses her lifelong obsession with the movie as a lens through which to examine her own life, attitudes towards sex, love, and responsibility, and the film's broader social messages. The book delves into how Dirty Dancing* championed women's stories in cinema, its progressive depiction of abortion, and its powerful coming-of-age narrative, all through a blend of personal memoir and fan homage.

The book is described as a 'love letter' to Dirty Dancing, characterized by warmth and wit, and is lauded as 'massively enjoyable' by Dawn French. It is presented as an accessible look at how the film has influenced the author's personal life and attitudes. The reception highlights its dual nature as both a personal memoir driven by obsession and a homage to a cultural phenomenon, emphasizing its insightful examination of the film's social and feminist undertones.