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Rachael’s son Reef, and mum Jan, who supported her throughout her journey.
Local author and cancer survivor Rachael Smith launched her first book at Fat Frog Café in Cannonvale on Saturday evening. With more than 30 people in attendance, the intimate book launch of her memoir, A Single Working Mum’s Guide To Surviving Cancer, was a huge success.
“It was such an honour to share this special moment with such a beautiful group of people,” shared Rachael.
“The journey took seven drafts, over seven years, and to finally hold my own book in my hands was a moment in my life I will treasure forever.
“Thank you to everyone for coming and thank you to everyone who bought my book – I hope the book now helps others who are facing a similar journey to mine.
“I’d like to say a special thank you to my publishers, Richard and Julia Evans, my ever supportive husband and of course my mum Jan and son Reef, plus all the other characters who starred in my book.”
You can purchase the book from Whitsunday News Newsagency at Whitsunday Plaza. It will also be available at the library soon and on Amazon within the next few weeks.
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