Knock me down and watch me come back stronger… there never were truer words spoken in Rona Octavia’s personal tale of triumph over adversity. A relationship breakdown creates a watershed in Rona’s life and this is turned into a personal quest to swim the English Channel. This is not just a journey across the sea but also a voyage of discovery through love, life and the human condition. This story will take the reader not only through the challenges and ups and downs of a choppy sea but also the emotional journey that we all make as human beings leading us to the inevitable conclusion that the only thing that really matters in life, is the love of other people. Knock me down and watch me come back stronger will keep you uncertain as to the outcome until the very last page has been turned; a gripping story but one that will leave you feeling warmer inside.