BREAKING WAVES

A warm reflective and uplifting memoir about healing wounds reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water The open water To the uninitiated it represents the unknown an expanse of mystery and uncertainty But to those who brave the wild waters it is so much more A space to heal A place of communion A balm to quieten the mind soothe the soul and allow you to reconnect with the world and yourself Emma Simpson discovered wild swimming after a period of immense pain Lost in grief disillusioned with life and feeling increasingly untethered from the world she instinctively felt the pull of the water There she found an unexpected source of hope and strength a profound sense of connection and a glorious sisterhood of women each with their own remarkable stories to tell Interweaving the tales of these inspirational women with reflections on her own experiences Emma explores themes ranging from devastating loss to birth and rebirth and from chronic illness to body confidence Whether describing the taste of an iceberg or a kiss from a baby whale Breaking Waves is a love letter to womanhood and the open water It s also a celebration of community renewal and the power of writing your own life story Above all else it is a joyous cel