AGAINST THE TIDE, a memoir

197pp., colour illus., paperback, Ulwandle Publishers, No Place, 2025

ISBN: 9781049211640

Jean Napier's account of her decades of diving, travel and record-breaking spearfishing achievements, and the challenges she faced breaking into a male-dominated world.

"A captivating narrative of an extraordinary life of travel and challenge fuelled by Jean's passion for spearfishing." Rob Allen and Jeremy Williams @ The Dive Factory South Africa

"One of my favourite books to date. A breath of fresh air. I could scarcely put it down from start to finish and hope there are more to come." Tony Heugh @ Superfrog Australia

Jean Napier lives between Australia and South Africa. She has retired from her day jobs and spends her time travelling, birdwatching and spearfishing. She holds twelve Australian women's spearfishing records to date.