Kate Garraway has announced she's releasing a new book, focusing on her husband Derek Draper's continued recovery from coronavirus. The Good Morning Britain presenter, who shared the news via Instagram, hopes the book will help other people through difficult times, reports LancsLive.
Sharing news of the book - entitled The Strength of Love, set to be released in September - she wrote: "Hello everyone, so I have written a new book... it’s called The Strength of Love. I must admit it has been so tough to write but that’s because I have had to go into some of my darkest thoughts and experiences but I also wanted it to be a positive read for you too.
"I have so much to be thankful for and so many people have shared so much love with me and my family, and I really wanted to share something helpful back. This book is about Derek’s ongoing battle to take back control of his body and mind, the amazing people who have helped us along the way and how love in all its forms can pull you to the brink one moment, and lift you up the next."
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She continued: "We are all learning how to deal with the vast multitude of changes we have experienced in recent times while trying to navigate through life the best way we can. I know I am far from alone in wrestling with these challenges, I just hope some of the lessons I have learnt will help you in your daily battles too, whatever they are."
Appearing on Loose Women last week, Kate explained why she wanted to pen another book after the success of The Power of Hope, reports The Mirror.
She said: "People have been very kind to say that I've been very resilient but I've actually had some very low times too. But I didn't want to write a book about the low times, I wanted to get to a place where it could be really positive and share some of the things that I've learnt to get through it."
Derek fell into a coma for months after catching the coronavirus in 2020. The former political advisor spent 13 months in hospital, and became the longest-suffering coronavirus patient in the UK.
To cater for Derek's needs, Kate has spent tens of thousands of pounds adapting the family’s London home and remains an inspiration for other families who find themselves caring for loved ones who have been affected by Covid.
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