Translating Emma

Translating Emma is a powerful, emotionally charged novel about resilience, chronic pain, and finding yourself when life takes an unexpected turn. Emma had a plan: play touch footy and maybe even go pro. By now, the pain from her broken ankle should be gone. But it hasn‘t—it‘s only getting worse, consuming her life. She‘s stuck—unable to run, unable to escape the pain, and losing everything that once mattered. Worst of all, nobody understands. Not her best friend, . Not even the doctors. Then Alex arrives—an outsider who refuses to let Emma disappear into her pain. But is Alex the answer, or does her music therapist, Billie, hold the key to unlocking what‘s really going on? As Emma fights to walk again, long-buried secrets surface—her own and those of the people she trusts most. To move forward, she must face the truth. But is she ready to confront what‘s been hidden for so long? One in five young people worldwide experience persistent or recurrent pain, yet it remains poorly understood. Written by Nurse Practitioner Jules Mead, who has worked with young people experiencing chronic pain for over twenty years, Translating Emma offers an authentic and deeply moving insight into the hidden struggles of pain. This novel fosters empathy, awareness, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live with pain. A raw and deeply moving story, Translating Emma challenges the way we think about pain. With themes of chronic illness, mental health, and self-discovery, this novel will resonate with fans of Zac & Mia by A.J. Betts, The Fault in our Stars by John Green, and Stars Like Us by Frances Chapman.