Jean kittson is a regular guest on tgif, abc radio 702, sydney and has been a regular columnist with new weekly, sunday telegraph, the smh sydney magazine, inspire magazine, and the readers digest health smart magazine. Each day we unveil a new book deal at a specially discounted price for that day. Jean kittson s latest book about parenting our ageing parents. Kittson was interviewed on radio new zealand national, and after hearing her i got her book. She is the author of tongue lashing, published by penguin and the definitive book on menopause. Jean kittsons new book is about caring for ageing parents. Jean was amazed at what she didnt know when she hit menopause and given that 1. Buy a discounted paperback of youre still hot to me online from australias leading online bookstore. We need to talk about mum and dad audio book by jean. Jean kittsons book, youre still hot to me reflects on her personal experiences of menopause and is a factfilled conversation starter. Jean kittson s new book is about caring for ageing parents.
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This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. Jean kittson is also a wife, mother and daughter, and is married to cartoonist and political satirist patrick cook. This is kittson s second researchbased book, following her menopause guide, youre still hot to me in 2014. Today we will be talking to jean kittson who has shared her own experience and advice in a new book, we need to talk about mum and dad. She is a regular panellist on abc 702 radio drive time and thank god its friday, and has appeared in women of letters and richard fidlers conversations. Shop thousands of books, audio cds, dvds, calendars, diaries and. Following this success and jeans rising popularity, jean became one of the first female comedians to have their own show on australian tv, when she teamed up with maryanne fahey for kittson fahey, which won a silver medal at the new york television festival. Were talking health with one of australias favourite comedians and author of we need to talk about mum and dad, the wonderful jean kittson jean is an author, public speaker, actor, comedian, script writer of stage, television, theater and radio and extraordinarily nice person as well. Why comedian jean kittson wants to talk about mum and dad. Jean kittson not for profit not for profits linkedin. This is an extract from her new book youre still hot to me.
As a performer and scriptwriter for stage, television, radio, magazines and newspapers, jean kittson came to national attention on the big gig, followed by let the blood run free, kittson fahey, good news week, the glasshouse, flat chat, the einstein factor, media dimensions and strictly speaking. Mar 19, 2020 the fabulous jean kittson is a bestselling author, actor, comedian and scriptwriter. At first glance, i thought written by kittson, this is going to be fun. Jean is the mother of two daughters, victoria 22 and charlie, 16. Lower the levels of wtf and raise the levels of wtd what to do. Mar 18, 2020 full of advice and first hand experience is comedian jean kittsons new book. Jean has had numerous television appearances, starring in in channel 9. She gained the attention of the nation when she appeared on the big gig and is also recognised for her comedic debates on the ten network, channel nine and the abc. Jean kittson wants to shed light on the biggest change that. Youre still hot to me by jean kittson, 9781742612065. Jean kittson says we need to talk about mum and dad in new. Which brings us to the title of kittsons chatty new book, youre still hot to me, published by pan macmillan. Jean kittson draws on personal experience in new book.
Shes also a health advocate who works with a range of organisations. Jean kittson jean kittson thinks its time to break menopause out of the closet, throw it in a fabulous dress and march it through town. Jean kittson is a muchloved comedian, scriptwriter and performer for stage, radio, television, newspapers and magazines. This warm and witty practical guide is a onestop shop for information on how to support your ageing loved ones. Booktopia has youre still hot to me, the joys of menopause by jean kittson. In a book written under the name ruthena hill kittson, one of many that she used during her life, adoptee and visionary search activist jean pato presented her rationales for search. She is an advocate for education, youth, health, equal opportunity and aging. In vintage kittson style, its written with love, humour and warmth. She is a commentator, actor, comedian, scriptwriter and author of two books. Dr penny adams, gp and medical media personality for womens health. This warm and witty practical guide is a onestop shop for how to support ageing loved ones. Jean kittson says we need to talk about mum and dad in new book.
Jean made her comedy debut at melbournes legendary comedy venue le joke in a series of solo performances, and then in the stage version of let the blood run free. Youre still hot to me, the joys of menopause by jean. Jean kittsons latest book about parenting our ageing parents. She is a regular panellist on abc 702 radio drive time and thank god its friday, and has appeared in women of letters and richard fidlers conversations jean is a logie and afi nominee, and the winner of best comedy performance for the melbourne comedy festival. She started writing the book four years ago, after trying to navigate the aged care system for her parents elaine, now 95, and roy, 92. Comedian jean kittson on caring for her unusual parents 9honey. Youre still hot to me is a chatty sometimes robust conversation between women and with some of australias top experts. To be upfront about it i am not a fan of australian movies and i am an australia. May 06, 2014 which brings us to the title of kittsons chatty new book, youre still hot to me, published by pan macmillan. Written by jean kittson, audiobook narrated by jean kittson. If you are over 40, regardless of gender, you should read this book. Shes written a new book called we need to talk about mum and dad jean kittson. Mar 21, 2020 we need to stop talking about elderly people as if they are a burden. Hating alison ashley is based on the novel by robin kleine about a preteen girl called erica yurken who dreams of being an actress.
Well known and much loved for roles in the big gig, good news week, film and theatre, jean is also a columnist and abc radio regular. This is kittsons second researchbased book, following her menopause guide, youre still hot to me in 2014. We need to talk about mum and dad is her second book. Jean recently published a book, youre still hot to me which reflects on her personal experiences of menopause. Now, jean s first book, youre still hot, was a wonderful starter for menopause and also a bestseller. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. As your parents age it can be fraught comedian and author jean kittson has written an amazing book which helps guide peoples decisions on how to best care for parents. Jean kittson thank you, lisa and michael at abc news. Jean kittson is not afraid to discuss lifes most confronting issues, but always with a touch of humour. She said watching her parents age ha taught her about dignity, grace and courage. Now comedian and author jean kittson has moved into aged care well, writing about it at least. Supper club with jean kittson tickets, mon 16032020 at 2. A factfilled conversation starter on menopause by comedian and health campaigner jean kittson. Youre still hot to me, the joys of menopause by jean kittson.
She is the author of tongue lashing, published by penguin. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jeans connections and jobs at similar companies. The book, she writes, is an attempt to reduce the levels of tension and heighten the levels of competence. Discover how to recognise symptoms would you like hot flushes with that chocolate. Women are hitting menopause at the peak of their careers. Jean kittsons youre still hot to me is a hilarious look at. She joins phil clark to talk about how to protect the health and well being of. She has encouraged an important conversation about womens health. A multitalented performer and writer, jean kittson is one of australias best known and most popular comedians, amusing audiences in theatre, film, print, on radio and television. Jean kittson is an experienced writer, performer and scriptwriter for stage. View jean kittsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jean kittson says we need to talk about mum and dad in new book geraldine cardozo 21 mar 2020, 3 a. Mar 10, 2020 legendary comedian jean kittson has tackled the issue headon in her new book, we need to talk about mum and dad which was inspired by her personal experience with her parents, roy and elaine.
Everything you need to know about supporting ageing parents, from author and comedian jean kittson. Jean kittson is public advocate for education, youth, health, equal opportunity and aging. Shop thousands of books, audio cds, dvds, calendars, diaries and stationery, then. Sixtyfouryearold jean kittson has written a book around her experiences with her ageing parents, dad 94 and mum 95. Legendary comedian jean kittson has tackled the issue headon in her new book, we need to talk about mum and dad which was inspired by her personal experience with her parents, roy and elaine. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. A comedian who in the 1980s and 1990s starred in shows including the big gig and kittson. Comedian jean kittson on caring for her unusual parents. When jean kittson hit menopause, she was amazed at what she didnt know. The patient may also have nausea vomiting and diarrhea. You will receive an alert when the book is available for less than the new or used price you specify. Follow the author to get new release updates and improved recommendations. With her new book, kittson is discussing how to parent ageing parents something she has been doing for the past few years along with her.
Using her comedic wit, jean kittson takes the edge off the difficult issues families face in dealing with ageing parents in her book we need to talk about mum and dad. Australian entertainment veteran jean kittson draws on personal experience in new book. Jean kittson is an author, public speaker and commentator. This warm and witty practical guide is a onestop shop for. Educating women about menopause the jean kittson way. She is a regular speaker on the role of women, both at home, in education and in the workforce.
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