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Released in September 2021, ‘Swimming Against The Tide’ is the true story of Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu’s life. It is a heart-touching story of how when one has exceptional faith in oneself, the sky’s the limit. In the book Madhavi chronicles her inspiring journey from being a differently-abled infant to becoming a National Para Swimming Champion, which is just one of the many feathers that she has added to her illustrious cap. Published by Sage Publications, the book also highlights the significance that family holds in one’s life and how the little things in life come together to allow one to achieve the greatest feats.

Paralyzed below the shoulders at the age of just seven months, years later, Madhavi went on to participate in national swimming championships and emerge victorious. She underwent hydrotherapy after a major life-threatening accident. The indomitable spirit and unrelenting passion to chase her dreams kept the little girl from Chennai going, and established a name for herself and her community, making way for a more equitable and inclusive society. In order to help and encourage others who are also differently-abled like her, Madhavi started an initiative called ‘Yes, We Too Can’ through which she tries to encourage people to take up para-sports and bring a positive change in their lives. Other initiatives by her include the founding of the Paralympic Swimming Association (PSA) of Tamil Nadu and the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India (WBFI). But all of this could have been impossible without the ceaseless love and support that Madhavi got from her parents, who are her pillar of strength. Her family and friends form a significant part of her exceptional journey, and the book alike, and are a major factor that keep her motivated through life.

A source of immense motivation and inspiration, and a poignant story of never giving up– Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu’s autobiography ‘Swimming Against The Tide’ is the story of an exemplary leader and a fearless woman who didn’t let her physical limitations come in the way of her dreams.