Dame Kelly Holmes | Unique

Discover the extraordinary life story of Dame Kelly Holmes MBE, from her early days as an army recruit to her rise as an gold medal winning Olympic hero and much-loved TV personality.

In this most personal book,  Kelly reveals the secret she kept hidden for over 50 years. From hiding her sexuality as a young soldier when being gay in the military was illegal, to living in fear of being outed as she stood on the podium at the Athens Olympics, her double-gold victory was shadowed by the weight of her secret.

Now, in an inspirational memoir, Kelly shares her journey. In conversation with Gaby Huddart, she will discuss her remarkable  life – her stellar careers both at the highest level of athletics and in the British Army and how she has now found inner peace as an unofficial ambassador for the LGBT+ community and advocate for many health related topics including sport for young people, menopause and mental health.

Today, she is one of the most recognisable faces on daytime TV, bringing her warmth and honesty to millions, appearing on many popular shows including  Loose Women.

Her powerful  memoir is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to live life authentically. Don’t miss the chance to hear Dame Kelly Holmes discuss her  amazing life.

Talk length: 1 hour including Q&A, followed by a book signing.

Bookseller: P&G Wells Ltd