Chasing Hope

About This Audiobook

Amy Daws doesn’t just recount her harrowing third pregnancy—she drags you through the trenches of fear, hope, and brutal honesty. At 33 weeks, with her past haunted by loss, she’s convinced history will repeat itself. What follows isn’t just a medical story; it’s a psychological unraveling where every ultrasound and contraction feels like a ticking time bomb. Daws writes with the unflinching precision of someone who’s learned the hard way that joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. The prose is taut, emotional, and often darkly funny, making even the most terrifying moments feel intimate rather than clinical. This isn’t a book about a perfect pregnancy—it’s about surviving one when the world feels intent on breaking you. The audiobook elevates it further, turning a deeply personal story into something that feels like a whispered confession to the listener alone. Emily Beresford’s narration is a masterclass in restraint: her voice cracks just enough during pivotal moments to remind you this isn’t just a story, it’s a lived experience. The pacing mirrors the unpredictability of labor itself—slow burns interrupted by sudden, breathless urgency.