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  • The Strength of Love

  • Embracing an Uncertain Future with Resilience and Optimism
  • By: Kate Garraway
  • Narrated by: Kate Garraway
  • Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)

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Summary

AS SEEN ON ITV'S DOCUMENTARY KATE GARRAWAY: DEREK'S STORY

*** The Sunday Times Bestseller ***
'Intimate, tender and brutally honest ... a remarkable book.' Decca Aitkenhead, The Sunday Times

'These are probably the toughest times we have faced in many decades, and we all have to find within us the strength and resilience to get through and to find happiness and love in our futures, whatever life throws at us.'

Kate Garraway has had to learn how to adapt ever since her husband Derek began his fight against the devastating impact of Covid, a condition that has left him needing 24-hour care at home and long spells in hospital, before he sadly passed away in January, surrounded by his loving family.

In The Strength of Love, Kate explores issues that resonate with so many of us. She looks at the impact of trauma as well as the importance of resilience, adaptability, curiosity and positivity when recovering from it. She talks about identity, purpose, how to embrace uncertainty and take back control of our lives. Through her and Derek's story, she provides comfort and wisdom that will help anyone who has ever felt desperate, lonely or experienced profound loss, or who is fearful about what the future holds.

Despite all that she and her family have had to endure, Kate shows us that love truly is the most powerful and resilient emotion of all.
©2023 Kate Garraway (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK
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So inspirational

I have such admiration for Kate and the love the family has for each other is beautiful

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the real story

I liked everything and wish the Draper family much love and good wishes for better health in 2024

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a roller coaster of emotions

wow what a beautiful book made me smile made me cry and made me realise to be greatful for every little thing♡ be strong Kate

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A heartfelt account

Although a sad situation I loved listening to Kate and her account of her story about how her family have coped with the aftermath of how Derek fought to stay with his family.

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Kate Garraway

Poignant listen and resilience in a tough situation.
Truly inspirational and heartfelt listen.
Never give up believing.

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Excellent

I can not imagine to begin to understand your circumstances as a family, however I admire all your strength love and dedication. Keep fighting and never give up is the message I received from this book. I have enjoy thank you ❤️

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Inspirational!

Beautiful written, with such hope and love in such difficult circumstances. Wishing you Kate, Derek, Darcy and Billy a happy ending whatever that looks like xx

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Very moving

Lovely but tragic story. Sad that derek has now passed away but a release for him from the pain and suffering.

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Healing thoughts too you all

I have enjoyed both books that Kate has written. I love the strength of the family unit that she has managed to keep together. Their struggles are real and the yet they still manage to smile and laughter together

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how the family stay strong

give you a review of what people living with covid afterwards have to deal with to just get thought have day or qweks

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