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Book Synopsis**Josie Lloyd's heart-warming and joyful new novel, Lifesaving for Beginners, is available for pre-order now!*****Amazing, heartbreaking and inspiring' Jenny ColganA love letter to the power of friendship, honest and uplifting' Jill MansellA fiercely positive story, about the power of hope' Mike Gayle***Sometimes we need our friends to help us find our feetWhen Keira first receives her breast cancer diagnosis, she doesn't want to have to tell her family, or step back from work. She doesn't want to sit in a hospital, or be part of a group of fellow cancer patients. Cancer is not her club.But as she accepts that her health is no longer something she can rely on, Keira finds herself embracing running. And running in the company of a group of brilliant, funny women each going through treatment unexpectedly gives Keira the hope she needs.Because the C-word is not going to define Keira's identity. And with the Cancer Ladies' Running Club cheering her on, she's going to reclaim her life.One s
Trade Review ‘Uplifting… an inspiring read’ Good Housekeeping
‘Extraordinary’ Metro
‘An amazing, heart-breaking, inspiring treat – read this book’ Jenny Colgan, Five Hundred Miles from You
‘You’ll fall in love with Keira and her running buddies’ The Sun, Pick of the Week
‘Hugely hopeful’ Yours
'An incredibly special book. I cried and laughed and fell in love with the characters, I learnt about love, humility, honesty, kindness and compassion, and to cherish every day’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Paris
‘Heartfelt. A beautiful, uplifting story about the determination of women, female friendships and taking life’s toughest challenges one step at a time’ Woman’s Own
‘Heart-wrenching – you will need tissues – yet full of warmth, wit and joy. I was cheering on The Cancer Ladies' Running Club right to the finish line.’ Eve Chase, The Glass House
‘A moving and inspiring story’ Bella
‘This heartfelt story shows how friendship, kindness and the understanding of others can help us to face the toughest of times’ Candis
‘A moving and hearty story inundated with emotional heart and weight’ Magic Radio Book Club
‘Beautifully written with honesty, humour and fabulous characters – an inspiring story that’s not afraid to tell the truth’ Jessica Ryn, The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside
‘An honest, funny and emotional story’ My Weekly
‘This life-affirming book will make you weep – and jump for joy. A heart-warming story about bravery and compassion, friendship and family’ Freya North, The Turning Point
‘A beautiful story of deep friendship, brave, funny and uplifting to its core. I absolutely loved it’ Celia Anderson, 59 Memory Lane
