James ‘blown away’ by response

DAME Deborah James has said she is “blown away” by the response to the pre-launch of her book How to Live When You Could Be Dead after it shot to the top of the Amazon bestsellers’ list.

The cancer campaigner and podcast host, known online as Bowel Babe, shared a photo of a trip she and her husband Sebastien took to RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey.

She wrote: “Seb whisked me (bit of a mission but worth it!) at the crack of dawn to @ rhswisley before all the crowds, to say well done for the book launch, and it was just perfect for an hour. I haven’t left the house in 10 days as have been too weak, and whilst I’m now going to snooze for most of the day (in the sun like a cat!) – I love this picture ... reminding me of vibrant green life all around, despite the sadness of knowing the state of my body inside.

“But Seb is an utter rock for me and together we seem to be able to squeeze our hands, swallow the tears and laugh instead. I’m blown away and utterly grateful by the response to the book pre-launch and the sheer numbers of you who have kindly ordered it. Not only contributing to the @bowelbabefund but also making it number one in the best sellers Amazon list.”