{"title":"Kris Hallenga","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring journey of Kris Hallenga through her remarkable works in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Best known for her candid and motivational book, \u003cem\u003eGlittering a Turd\u003c\/em\u003e, Kris offers a unique perspective on life, resilience, and the transformative power of hope. Her writing is both personable and deeply insightful, inviting readers into a world where adversity is met with humour and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKris Hallenga is more than just an author; she’s a beacon of strength and an advocate for breast cancer awareness. Her storytelling encapsulates her own experiences and life lessons, making her books a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration or looking to understand the intricacies of living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Her narrative highlights the importance of not allowing circumstances to define one's life, instead choosing to sparkle through the challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough eloquent prose and heartfelt honesty, Kris Hallenga’s collection offers solace and empowerment, making it an ideal read for those interested in true stories that celebrate the human spirit. Explore her works today and embrace the uplifting messages that resonate in every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glittering-a-turd-by-kris-hallenga-9781800181779","title":"Glittering a Turd","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis honest and beautiful book is a story of resilience and doing life your way\u003c\/em\u003e - Fearne Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKris's story should make you feel grateful for every second you're alive. It's a testament to her positivity, empathy, bravery and her unfailing sense of humour\u003c\/em\u003e - Dermot O'Leary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA manifesto for how to be alive. It will leave you calm, hopeful and unafraid\u003c\/em\u003e - Dawn O'Porter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKris was living a totally normal life as a twenty-three-year-old: travelling the world, falling in love, making plans. However, when she found a lump in her boob and was told that it was not only cancer, but also incurable, life took on a completely new meaning. She was diagnosed at an age when life wasn't something to be grateful for, but a goddamn right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLittle did Kris know it was cancer that would lead her to a life she had never considered: a happy one. From founding a charity to visiting Downing Street, campaigning at festivals to appearing on TV, and being present at the birth of her nephew; in the face of all the possible prognoses, Kris thrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlittering a Turd\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just another cancer memoir; it's a handbook for living life to the fullest, shining a new perspective on survival and learning to glitter your own turd, whatever it might be. Kris survived the unsurvivable for fifteen years. This is her story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843823653100,"sku":"9781800181779","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26003673482828.jpg?v=1758814095"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kris-hallenga.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}