Breaking Waves

Emma’s courage - in facing grief, motherhood and the wide cold ocean - is deeply inspiring. The stories that she shares in Breaking Waves show that women connect with water for as many reasons as there are things that make us human. Dive in and let this book carry you out to the horizon of your life and safely back to shore * Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life *A heart-lifting and heart-breaking celebration of women - their strength, their vulnerabilities, their bodies, their courage. A real life exploration of how connection with the water will give us comfort, hope and the inspiration to give birth to a new wild life when someone or something has died and nothing makes sense any more * Suzy Walker *If you enjoyed Freya Bromley’s The Tidal Year, you’ll love this. Perfect for those of us who need cold water to heal. * Emma Gannon, author of Olive *Breaking Waves explores the transformative power of water, where the cold embrace of the sea becomes a journey of self-discovery, healing, and connection. Through the open water, Emma reveals the unifying force that holds us and encourages us to honour all parts of ourselves. This book is a testament to the power of collectivities and how vital it is to come together and celebrate the beauty of our differences at times of upheaval and loss. * Easkey Britton, author of Saltwater in the Blood *A beautiful book which reminded me of the spiritual power and simple beauty of water. I loved it. * Clover Stroud, author of The Wild Other *This is a beautifully written book which explores the visceral healing power of water. I loved it. * Louise Minchin, author of Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women *

Emma Simpson is a wild swimmer who spent a couple of decades being distracted by a career as an air traffic controller. After experiencing two life-wrenching events, Emma rediscovered her pen and her passion for storytelling at the same time as discovering how transformational cold-water swimming was for her health, wellbeing, and sense of connection with the world.