{"title":"Wayne Holdsworth","description":"\u003cp\u003eWayne Holdsworth offers readers compelling journeys into personal stories and reflections, often exploring the complexities of individual experience through vivid narrative. His work delivers an intimate look at the nuances of identity and the challenges faced along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Holdsworth's ability to capture authentic voices and emotional truth, bringing to life moments that resonate long after the final page. His storytelling invites readers to engage deeply with the human condition and the stories that shape us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smack-talk-by-wayne-holdsworth-9781922779717","title":"Smack Talk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the 24th of October 2023, Wayne Holdsworth lost his son to suicide. That moment sparked a legacy which has snowballed into a mass movement that is changing Australia for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the morning of the 24th of October 2023, Wayne Holdsworth went upstairs to wake Mac, his 17-year-old son. He discovered Mac's body instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the period leading up to this, Mac had been sexually exploited online which was one of many factors that led to him taking his own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this deeply personal memoir, Wayne revisits this time. He considers what led to his son's death, how the family grieved Mac's passing and how Wayne's own mental health struggled in the months after. In the years since, Wayne has strived to honour Mac and turn his legacy into a powerful initiative – \u003cem\u003eSmack Talk\u003c\/em\u003e – which aims to spread awareness of the insidious side of social media and prevent youth suicide. Wayne has now delivered over 300 presentations at schools, conferences and even in front of the Prime Minister, sharing Mac's story and saving other families from suffering as his did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, he shares that journey with us. Wayne was also instrumental in advocating for the social media ban for under 16s and the creation of the grass-roots movement Unplug24. Powerful and personal, this memoir is driven by a father's love for his son and a deep desire for change for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this book is a 'Guide to Saving a Life' and an associated 'Teacher's Guide', which provides ways to constructively think about, process and discuss the themes and messages of \u003cem\u003eSmack Talk\u003c\/em\u003e: Turning grief into a movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976739307756,"sku":"9781922779717","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922779717-smack-talk.jpg?v=1784698441"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wayne-holdsworth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}