Old Before My Time: Hayley Okines' Life with Progeria
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Hayley s an extraordinary girl --Kylie Minogue
Hayley just lights up a room. She s so full of happiness. --Lorraine Kelly
Hayley possesses one of the strongest life-forces we have ever encountered. --Richard and Judy
Hayley's an extraordinary girl --Kylie Minogue
Hayley just lights up a room. She's so full of happiness --Lorraine Kelly
Hayley just lights up a room. She s so full of happiness. --Lorraine Kelly
Hayley possesses one of the strongest life-forces we have ever encountered. --Richard and Judy
Hayley's an extraordinary girl --Kylie Minogue
Hayley just lights up a room. She's so full of happiness --Lorraine Kelly
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The extraordinary life of Britain s 100-year-old teenager. Hayley Okines is like no other 13-year-old schoolgirl. Born with the rare genetic condition progeria, she ages eight times faster than the average person. In medical terms her body is like that of a 100-year-old woman. Yet she faces her condition with immense courage and a refreshing lack of self-pity. In Old Before My Time, Hayley reflects on her unusual life. Share Hayley s excitement as she travels the world meeting her pop heroes Kylie, Girls Aloud and Justin Bieber and her sadness as she loses her best friend to the disease at the age of 11. Now as she passes the age of 13 the average life expectancy for a child with progeria Hayley and her mum Kerry talk frankly about her hopes for the future and her pioneering drug trials in America which could unlock the secrets of ageing for everyone...
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After following Hayley's story on TV from the beginning, I was so excited to see a book was coming out as well. From the moment I opened the book, I couldn't put it down and was totally addicted to reading through Kerry and Hayley's personal accounts of exactly what they have been through over the past almost 14 years and even managed to read it in a day!! I can't even begin to put it into words how brave and inspirational Hayley has been throughout her life and what a great family she has too.
I would recommend this to anyone who has seen the documentaries on TV, you will absolutely love it!!
I would recommend this to anyone who has seen the documentaries on TV, you will absolutely love it!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was so much better than expected. I have followed Hayley since the first documentry. The book clearly tells her story and explains the medical issues behind progeria. I was hooked from page one.and I particularly like you get Kerry (her mother) and Hayleys views on different topics. Living in Kent this is so close to home and truely inspirational.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This book gives you the full story as Hayley's early years are narrated by her mother, Kerry who is very honest and frank about the impact of Hayley's diagnosis and prognosis on her and her family. Hayley also reveals her thoughts on losing her best friend to the disease and the impact of her parents separation. I was hooked from page one and read it cover to cover - I am full of admiration for Hayley and her family and really hope that the drug trials in the US will help develop a cure for her and other progeria sufferers.
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Thankyou Hayley
This book is very easy to read and takes you along Hayleys journey as if you know her and her family. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sue P.
An absolute Superstar
Ever since I watched your documentary and have really felt like Hayley is such a special girl and I bought the book to find out lots more about Hayley because she is such a special... Read more
Published 2 months ago by trouble12
Old Before My Time
As soon as it arrived, I couldn't put it down. Finished it in a few hours and can't wait for more to follow. Would like the next one to be in all Haley's point of view. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jen
Brilliant
This product I bought arrived perfectly on time and was in perfect condition. I recommend this book to those who watched the documentary about Hayley, or any people who are just... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lucy O'Donnell
Old Before My Time
I've just finished old before my time, once I'd started it I couldn't put it down. It takes you through the highs and lows of a family's life with a child with a disability. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mickey
Old Before My Time
If you only read one book this year make sure it is "Old Before My Time", Hayley & Kerry show great courage and determination in the battle against Progeria. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chelle
loved this book :)
loved this book couldnt put it down after watching hayley on tv from the start i always said she should write a book cause she always writting in her book on the tv prog about her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by sos
Amazing!
Wow, I know you have probably heard this a thousand times before, but hey one more time won't hurt, you are truly inspiration, the way you have copied with all of the issues and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by V. Crump
Lovely
A lovely book, with some amazing pictures of Hayley. I followed the documentaries on TV but often wonder how Hayley is getting on following those. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SHC
old before my time
I bought this book for my wife who is a great fan of young haley and she was greatly moved by it just could not put it down ,a very ,very moving book.
Published 4 months ago by Jack Pittam
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