Glittering a Turd
Finding Joy (When it's All Gone Tits Up)
$35.71
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
24 September 2026
Summary
*An updated edition for 2026*
What happens at twenty-three? If you’re lucky, you might see a bit of the world, go on nights out with mates and generally have a whole load of carefree fun. And if you’re less lucky? You get an incurable breast cancer diagnosis. When Kris was diagnosed in 2009, she could never have imagined that this life-altering moment would lead her to a future she never expected: a happy, meaningful one.
From founding one of the UK’s best-kno…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008812409 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008812403 |
| Author: | Kris Hallenga, Maren Sheldon |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | HQ |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘Kris’s warmth, candour, humour, strength and spirit shine ‘glitter-bright’ in this book, just as she did. I wish we had met, but I feel as if we did after reading this inspirational, relatable and wonderful book.’ – Kylie Minogue
‘A vibrant, beautiful, bold and honest book, just like Kris.’ – Fearne Cotton
‘A manifesto for how to be alive.’ – Dawn O’Porter
‘If you feel your heart break reading this – just wait for the glorious sparkly love to flow back in and mend it. This story is a reminder of how to live fully, with hope and joy, no matter what.’ – Dannii Minogue
‘Makes you feel grateful for every second you’re alive.’ – Dermot O’Leary
‘The life-affirming boost we all need.’ – Giovanna Fletcher
‘I wanted to give her a standing ovation.’ – Annie Mac
‘Words so powerful that I weep and snort in equal measure.’ – Laura Price, Metro
Kris Hallenga
At twenty-three, Kris Hallenga was diagnosed with Stage 4, secondary, incurable cancer. Following her diagnosis, she and her twin sister Maren founded the first young people’s breast cancer awareness charity, CoppaFeel!. Kris successfully campaigned for cancer education to be included in the school curriculum, won numerous awards for her work, and received an Honourary Doctorate from Nottingham Trent University. Kris died in May 2024.
As the co-founder of CoppaFeel!, Maren has been instrumental in changing the landscape of breast awareness in the UK. Beyond awareness and early detection, Maren honours her late twin, Kris, by advocating for better quality of life in secondary breast cancer – pushing for improved palliative care, higher end-of-life standards, and more open conversations about death. Maren brings a compassionate, hands-on approach to her advocacy as a trained massage therapist with a special focus on oncology massage.
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