Keeping Your Boat Afloat When the Big One Hits

by Kim Hupp

A crisis survival handbook to help you get through almost any crisis. With warmth and humor the author weaves her own story into a book chock full of information to help others through personal strife, tragedy, or simply the every day stresses of life. Endorsed by Bernie Siegal, M.D., he says, "A very practical and sensible guidebook for dealing with your life, health, and afflictions. This book offers the reader the chance to combine inspiration and information and heal." The reader will learn how to transform upheaval into opportunity, regain their perspective, and get back on an even keel, as well as discovering hidden talents and strengths. It is playful, powerful, and packs a punch.

206 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Kim Hupp was born in Denver, Colorado, but spent her childhood in Rumford, Rhode Island. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island and taught English as a Second Language at the American Language Institute in Lisbon, Portugal.

Kim battled Stage IV breast cancer for 12 years and weathered numerous personal crises, including the death of her sister Karen, who died of ovarian cancer in 2003. She was a member of the International Women's Writing Guild. This book, her first, gives practical advice and guidance on how to survive almost any crisis.

Reviews

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kim wrote this book during her 12-year battle with breast cancer. She was a very close friend of mine. Kim's unparalleled courage and defiant strength in the face of the continuing challenges she faced were an inspiration to all who knew her.