{"title":"Noni Hazlehurst","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoni Hazlehurst is a cherished figure in the world of entertainment and literature, particularly well-known for her contributions in acting, television presenting, and narration. With a career spanning decades, her talents have captivated audiences both in Australia and internationally. One of her significant literary contributions includes the book \u003cem\u003eDropping the Mask\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides readers with a deep dive into her personal and professional experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Hazlehurst's work stands out as an honest and insightful portrayal of her journey. \u003cem\u003eDropping the Mask\u003c\/em\u003e reveals her multifaceted character and shares the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way. This book is an essential read for those interested in gaining a closer understanding of the life behind the public persona of one of Australia’s most respected and versatile personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Noni Hazlehurst's collection to uncover an engaging narrative that embodies resilience, authenticity, and the power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dropping-the-mask-by-noni-hazlehurst-9781460759042","title":"Dropping the Mask","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn icon. A household name. One of our best-loved actors. Noni Hazlehurst is finally telling a story of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fourth-generation performer, Noni Hazlehurst has storytelling in her blood. She has graced our screens, stages and airwaves for fifty years - and won our hearts and respect in the process. She's had a remarkably diverse career. From presenting \u003cem\u003ePlay School\u003c\/em\u003e for more than two decades, acting in films such as \u003cem\u003eJune Again\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLadies in Black\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCandy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLittle Fish\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMonkey Grip\u003c\/em\u003e, and ten years hosting and writing for \u003cem\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e to playing lead roles in series like \u003cem\u003eA Place to Call Home\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNancy Wake\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Shiralee\u003c\/em\u003e, recently presenting the SBS documentary series \u003cem\u003eEvery Family Has a Secret\u003c\/em\u003e, and of course her numerous theatre roles, including her award-winning one-woman play \u003cem\u003eMother\u003c\/em\u003e, Noni continues to display her incredible versatility, range and incisive ability to get to the core of a character and script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoni is more than an actor, though. She is also a director, writer, teacher and public speaker, and her time on \u003cem\u003ePlay School\u003c\/em\u003e has led to decades of committed advocacy for children. Offscreen, she has served on several film and television industry boards and acted as a patron and ambassador for numerous children's welfare organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrave, open and unafraid to be vulnerable, Noni is in many ways an ordinary woman. A single mother of two boys and a freelance worker, she knows about the challenges of constant juggling and being stretched to the limit. Yet she is also an extraordinary woman and a trailblazer - she was only the second woman to be inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame in thirty-two years. And despite opportunities to live and work overseas, she ultimately chose to pursue her career in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is no ordinary memoir. Noni Hazlehurst is funny, fierce, thoughtful and clear-eyed about the world. Her story is full, rich, lively, opinionated - and a testament to her grit, willpower and talent. She has always been committed to telling Australian stories - and this memoir is an impressive addition to her remarkable opus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'There is no denying the cosiness and charm of Hazlehurst's writing, the intimate sense that these are anecdotes she is sharing with you over a glass of wine ... Hazlehurst, as both performer and advocate, has always been consummately honest with her audience. Her prodigious body of work is its own proof that she is driven, as she says, not by money and fame, but by the urge to tell stories and, without exception, to tell them truthfully.' \u003cem\u003eAustralian Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627120152812,"sku":"9781460759042","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2071103482708.jpg?v=1751879625"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/noni-hazlehurst.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}