For Freddie
Rachael Bland
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 14 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 had only a matter of months left to live and writing this in what were sadly her final days, Rachael brings her warmth, courage and humour in this heartwarming and heartbreaking 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.
Author - Rachael Bland.
Narrator - Julie Maisey.
Published Date - Monday, 09 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2019 Rachael Bland ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
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 14 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 had only a matter of months left to live and writing this in what were sadly her final days, Rachael brings her warmth, courage and humour in this heartwarming and heartbreaking 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. Author - Rachael Bland. Narrator - Julie Maisey. Published Date - Monday, 09 January 2023. Copyright - © 2019 Rachael Bland ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:07:58
Chapter 2
Duration:00:12:58
Chapter 3
Duration:00:09:34
Chapter 4
Duration:00:30:40
Chapter 5
Duration:00:13:13
Chapter 6
Duration:00:40:34
Chapter 7
Duration:00:26:56
Chapter 8
Duration:00:22:52
Chapter 9
Duration:01:05:18
Chapter 10
Duration:00:48:00
Chapter 11
Duration:00:48:38
Chapter 12
Duration:00:44:09
Chapter 13
Duration:00:42:18
Chapter 14
Duration:00:42:47
Chapter 15
Duration:00:16:05
Chapter 16
Duration:00:21:34
Chapter 17
Duration:00:21:18
Chapter 18
Duration:00:47:22
Chapter 19
Duration:00:04:28
Chapter 20
Duration:00:45:45
Chapter 21
Duration:00:02:36