Written with humour and candour, “Beating the Blowfish” is a very

  personal story of two years of a young woman’s life, offering a unique

  insight into the experience of breast cancer.

  A yacht skipper by profession for many years Em has battled the

  elements around the world enjoying her freedom after turning her back

  on a career in the law in the City of London. Aged just 36 and on the

  start line of a transatlantic yacht race she was to skipper Em took a

  phone call that would dramatically change her life once more. She had

  invasive breast cancer. She had to return home immediately for a life-

  saving mastectomy and over the coming months she endured debilitating

  chemo- and radiotherapy, followed by a second prophylactic

  mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

  Throughout her ordeal she continued to race and instruct with the mind-

  set that if she could still sail then she was still alive.

  This is a compelling book and is an unmissable read for people battling

  breast cancer or for family and friends who offer invlaubale support,

  encouragement and love.