For Freddie: A Mother's Final Gift to Her Son

Written by:
Rachael Bland
Narrated by:
Julie Maisey

Unabridged Audiobook

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Book
2
Narrator
2
Release Date
February 2019
Duration
9 hours 11 minutes
Summary
The inspirational memoir from the founder of the You, Me and the Big C podcast, Rachael Bland. Courageous and life-affirming, this is a mother's final gift to her son.

My beautiful son, I so wish that I didn't have to leave you now. But believe me, I tried EVERYTHING I could to stay around for you, and for every moment I could eke out of this life. From the outset, it was not a fair fight. My cancer was too big, and too aggressive, and we didn't start on a level playing field. You were fourteen months old and at the beginning I was so full of fierce intention that we could get past this. I would lay you in your cot each night and silently communicate from my mind to yours, 'I will do this Freddie, I will gladly take whatever they throw at me if it means we can stay together'.

In 2016, beloved broadcaster and journalist Rachael Bland was diagnosed with cancer. Shortly afterwards she made the brave decision to share her story, and she spoke with beautiful poignancy through her blog and podcast, You, Me and the Big C.

Having been told that she only had a matter of months left to live and writing this in what were sadly her final days, Rachael brings her warmth, courage and humour to the page in this heart-warming and heart-breaking story. Part memoir, part advice, For Freddie beautifully encapsulates the grace and fearlessness in which Rachael lived her life. This is her legacy and an incredible final gift to her son.

Includes moving contributions from Richard Bacon, Tony Livesey, Emma Barnett, Shelagh Fogarty, Mark Pougtach, Chris Stark and many more.
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Amber C.

What do I say?...... I cannot seem to find the words, I will explain the best I can! I have wanted to read this book for months but when I tried it didn't happen, I didn't want to put myself in a sad mood and am thoroughly upset I didnt read it sooner. Cancer, such a taboo topic we try to hide from unless we are going through it ourselves, it is no secret that we live and die ,it's completely normal and yet some,including me are scared to death of it. I can now honestly say that with the help of Rachael and her book, my perspective has done a 360, I will forever be grateful for that. I was totally surprised but Rachael made me laugh more than she made me cry, the strength and the grace that she had I cannot find words to describe it. Freddie, her son is so blessed for having Rachael as his mummy and it gave me such relief to know he will have this gift from her. Listening to it almost made me feel like it was her right there talking to me, that has to be a huge comfort. It makes me want to start writing for my family, at this moment we have no idea when our time will come whether it be tomorrow or 50 years from now. There is no time to be wasted, start now! Please read this memoir, it is inspirational and beautifully written, my thoughts on death and dying are far less terrifying seeing what Rachael went through and the positivity she had through to the end!

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Kim W.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Truly filled with love for Freddie. She made me laugh, she made me cry. Rachel Bland - an inspiration to us all!! Thank you xx

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