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Glittering a Turd: How surviving the unsurvivable taught me to live by Kris Hallenga
6 reviews
ktrose1981's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
hannahsbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I had this book on my shelf for around 6 months and when I saw the sad news that Kris had died I knew I had to read it to honour her and her extraordinary life. Kris herself said people who have cancer shouldn't be deemed inspirational just because they have cancer, but Kris was inspirational for all she did. In both living life to the fullest but also in raising awareness, saving lives and making a lasting impact. She took an awful situation and made something amazing from it- she took a turd and well and truly glittered it. What a lady and what a legacy.
I chose to listen to Kris read her book, I always find it more powerful hearing the authors voice and she really brings her personality to it 💛 But I loved having my copy alongside the audiobook as there are some wonderful photos in the book.
I hope I never have to be in the position of hearing a serious cancer diagnosis (I only say serious as I had skin cancer at 19, so have been told I had cancer, it was a melanoma that was quickly removed in 2 operations, so no need for chemotherapy or radiation therapy and definitely not a terminal diagnosis) but if I was ever to be in that position I know that I would read this book again and it would help me to deal with it.
Read this book. Hear her words. I'm just going to check my boobs now...
I chose to listen to Kris read her book, I always find it more powerful hearing the authors voice and she really brings her personality to it 💛 But I loved having my copy alongside the audiobook as there are some wonderful photos in the book.
I hope I never have to be in the position of hearing a serious cancer diagnosis (I only say serious as I had skin cancer at 19, so have been told I had cancer, it was a melanoma that was quickly removed in 2 operations, so no need for chemotherapy or radiation therapy and definitely not a terminal diagnosis) but if I was ever to be in that position I know that I would read this book again and it would help me to deal with it.
Read this book. Hear her words. I'm just going to check my boobs now...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
sarasimper's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
elphabawoods's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
ksmo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I have been following Kris since her BBC3 documentary in 2015, and it's great that she's still around and continuing to live her life joyfully.
This is definitely a book that I will hold onto forever, as it strikes the perfect balance between remaining optimistic, and also acknowledging the truly terrible things that life can throw at all of us. I listened to the audiobook, and hearing Kris' words in her own voice made this book feel even more like a conversation with a friend.
I would recommend this to anyone, but particularly those looking for realistic hope and optimism. Even in the worst of times, there may not be a miraculous solution, but there can still be little moments of joy worth holding onto.
This is definitely a book that I will hold onto forever, as it strikes the perfect balance between remaining optimistic, and also acknowledging the truly terrible things that life can throw at all of us. I listened to the audiobook, and hearing Kris' words in her own voice made this book feel even more like a conversation with a friend.
I would recommend this to anyone, but particularly those looking for realistic hope and optimism. Even in the worst of times, there may not be a miraculous solution, but there can still be little moments of joy worth holding onto.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Terminal illness
holjones's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Terminal illness
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