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Glittering a Turd

By: Kris Hallenga
Narrated by: Kris Hallenga
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Publisher's Summary

Kris was living a totally normal life as a 23-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.

Little 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 is surviving, thriving and resolutely living.

Glittering a Turd 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 has survived the unsurvivable for 12 years. Here, she begins to discover why.
©2021 Kris Hallenga (P)2021 W F Howes
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Critic Reviews

"This honest and beautiful book is a story of resilience and doing life your way." (Fearne Cotton)

"Kris writes with such ease, sprinkling humour and glitter in all the right places. Glittering a Turd is the life-affirming boost we all need." (Giovanna Fletcher)

"With some extraordinary writing and brutal honesty, Kris’ story never lingers on tragedy. Instead, we are offered humour, motivation and hope. It is a manifesto for how to be alive. It will leave you calm, hopeful and unafraid. A bold reminder to live your life your way. You’ll be endlessly inspired by her perspective." (Dawn O'Porter)

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A beautiful read

Thank you Kris for sharing your story so candidly and bravely. So beautifully written and spoken I am in awe of you- you magnificent human. I loved the humour, the honesty and the amazing stories you shared. Thank you. I know you said you had doubts writing this but the world needed and needs to hear your story. Much love and appreciation :)

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