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.