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Second Chances

Facing my demons and finding a better me
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A raw and honest story of alcoholism, recovery and courage in the face of loss Hayley Holt grew up in the public eye. Now it's time to share her side of the story. After breaking free from the strict dance schedule of her childhood, in her... Read More
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Second Chances

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A raw and honest story of alcoholism, recovery and courage in the face of loss

Hayley Holt grew up in the public eye. Now it's time to share her side of the story.

After breaking free from the strict dance schedule of her childhood, in her late teens Hayley found freedom at the bottom of a bottle: she became confident, easygoing, the life of the party.

Before long it became a crutch. As her high-profile TV career grew, Hayley spent nights drinking, getting kicked out of clubs, and blacking out. In this vulnerable memoir, she describes the scare that led her to Alcoholics Anonymous, her journey to sobriety, and an ADHD diagnosis that brought everything into focus.

Then, single, forty, and at the peak of her career, Hayley embarked on a pregnancy that was cut short by a devastating stillbirth. Yet in the darkest place of her life, she found hope in a blossoming new love.

Heartbreaking and inspiring, filled with Hayley's wicked wit, Second Chances is about finding the courage to face up to your mistakes, and learning that even the deepest pain can be followed by the greatest joy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775542261

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Hayley Holt is one of New Zealand's most well-known journalists and television hosts. She co-hosted TVNZ Breakfast from 2018 to 2020, and currently presents sports on 1News at 6. A former professional ballroom dancer and snowboarder, Hayley has appeared on our screens and airways for over twenty years. She is a lover of nature, a passionate believer in a fair go, mother to Raven and partner to Josh.

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