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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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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By Kayleigh
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!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda
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.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs
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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By meg
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I too have followed Hayleys life on tv from the start, and was so looking forward to reading her book. Couldn't put it down, read it in one go without stopping, (shed a tear or two along the way.) If you are looking for an inspirational read, then buy this book and feel hayley touch your heart with her story. Love your bandana hayley!!! you look beautiful on the front cover of your book!!! I would love to be able to buy all hayely's tv shows on dvd, everything else comes out in dvd why not hayely's documentories!!! surely the money would be of some help to those who suffer from progeria. luv to you and your family hayley
god bless X Old Before My Time: Hayley Okines' Life with Progeria
god bless X Old Before My Time: Hayley Okines' Life with Progeria
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Kim
Format:Paperback
this book had me in tears, she is truly an amazing girl and to have such a positive attiude is lovely. i must read
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By WrathGirl666
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
An absolute must read, Hayley is a remarkable, inspirational girl who doesn't let her progeria get her down, after reading this book i just wanted to give her a cuddle and adopt her as my little sister <3.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By shirley
Format:Paperback
how could you not love this book i have seen all the tv shows with hayley in and the book is heart warming i hope they find a cure or something to slow down the ageing she is an inspiration to all
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By heatherann45
Format:Paperback
This book is truly inspirational. I loved it. Bought it after watching her programme. Brilliant. Well written with Hayley and her mum Kerry's different chapters and perspectives.
Both are greatly inspirational. Buy this book, you won't regret it! I wish all the family all the best for the future!
Both are greatly inspirational. Buy this book, you won't regret it! I wish all the family all the best for the future!
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Published 7 days ago by natasha duke
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Old Before My Time
Excellent book giving an insight into the life of a remarkable change I'll of and her family ok family life.
Published 24 days ago by Anne McKenna
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A good read.
I enjoyed reading this book, it was a very good insight into Progeria and I was immediately drawn to Hayley as a beautiful person. Read more
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Inspiring
This book certainly shows you a lot about perspective and love. Hayley is an inspiration to a generation of people.
Published 27 days ago by Lori E. Tobin
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Hayley is an inspiration of hope & continual love
This book has been written genuinely from Kerry & Haley experiences of such a long journey for them both. Read more
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An Uplifting read
I really enjoyed this book, it is such a heart warming read Both Hayley and her Mother have such courage.
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Fantastic book
I absolutely loved this book! It was sad, funny in places and very, very touching.
Hayley is an amazing girl who has endless joy and enthusiasm for life, despite her terrible... Read more
Hayley is an amazing girl who has endless joy and enthusiasm for life, despite her terrible... Read more
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Published 2 months ago by Kew
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Love you Hayley
Live your life like a normal teenager and do it for you and no one else. I know you will!!
Published 2 months ago by irenich
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Amazing book
This book was soo amazing. It shows how you should never give up.
Hayley has not only saved her life but has saved others.
Hayley has not only saved her life but has saved others.
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