Cheryl Koenig's account of the life challenges thrown at her reflect a unique combination of humility--she radically underestimates her contribution to her son's recovery from a catastrophic brain injury--and stoic resilience--she's one of the few who can truly claim to have beaten cancer. This is the textbook in overcoming adversity. -- Nick Rushworth, Executive Officer, Brain Injury Australia Cheryl Koenig OAM is a carer. Her advocacy for carers and in particular our community organisation, Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service, is as extraordinary as she is. Cheryl has donated tens of thousands of dollars to SSCSS through book launches, book sales and personal donations. I have witnessed Cheryl at deaths door yet she still finds breath to fight for the needs of carers. The most consistent words I hear from Cheryl is 'what can we do!' I am honoured to call her not only a colleague but importantly a friend. It was an honour to read her inspirational book. On behalf of carers in our community, thank you. You will never know the true impact of your work but carers you support do. -- Tracy Sami, Manager, Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service, NSW